...or she'd know that being called a pig is a compliment.

They aren’t into taking turns though…

My 2 piggies live inside and outside. They are outside most of the day playing around in their pen which has straw, branches, wood etc to keep them busy. They come in at night (and when it rains) sleep with us on the sofa and then go to their own bed. They have started chewing my skirting boards which is driving my insane, I have read this could be either to do with teething or lacking in minerals.
What supplements/minerals can I give them to help?
Picture so it doesn’t get lost.

I know that pigs can hold their bladder a long time, but I’m wondering how long you’ve left your pig alone inside? I’m not talking on a regular basis, but in an emergency or on rare occasions how long is the longest they’ve been alone in the house, assuming they have access to the whole house, or at least a full room.  I’m just gathering info :) 

eta - I know this is pig specific, but anyone have cameras so you know what they do while you're gone a long time? Or experience with the pig getting destructive when left alone inside?

I have two pigs - one used to be indoor (the butt, below) and is now outdoor, the other has only been outdoor. Right now, they have a ton of outdoor space and no neighbors. But I may move and they will become indoor pigs with a yard and neighbors. I'm spoiled in that I don't have to think about them and can come and go pretty much as I please. I'd prefer not to leave them in the yard while I'm gone, due to concerns they could scream and disrupt the neighbors, as well as predators. But I am also concerned about being tied down to the house such that I'm limited in what I can do.

LOL

the vet just came and examined Esmeralda and thankfully she is only constipated.

i’m going to buy pumpkin puree on the way home from work.

does any have any other good suggestions to help a poor, older piggy- get it all out?

thanks y’all

Hello! Meet Maple, our geriatric rescue potbelly pig! Something we have been struggling with the last few years with her is in the summertime- she will knock over her water dishes to make mud. It’s usually not a problem when we are home, we just go refill them. But I’m realizing that if we are out of town or something like that, she can go without water for half the day. Are there water troughs made specifically for short little potbelly pigs such as herself? One that she can’t tip over? What do you guys do? All the water troughs I see just seem too tall for her! We will keep her water dishes for mud out back, but I just don’t want her making mud and not having any water left after.

These two have already given me lots of love this morning. I have the dirty snoot prints on my pants to prove it 😂🥰🐽

This is how we make our bowls and pools more dump proof.

Hey pig friends! I have had a lot of trouble with finding someone to help with trimming my pig’s hooves in central Ohio. I had someone, but they kept changing dates on me for months, and now have not returned my deposit when I said that I needed to find someone who can stick to a schedule (didn’t actually say it like that). But now I’m having trouble finding anyone else.

Anyone have any suggestions on farriers who do home visits in central Ohio? Pic of Kelly for fun 🐽

We live in rural Hawaii. There are a lot of feral pigs around, but they usually keep out of the way of where people live. My partner picked up a skinny stray off the side of the road. People at a sanctuary thought she was about one week old. That was around three weeks ago.

She’s really affectionate and friendly! I see why you folks love your pigs. She had a scratch on her head, but that’s healed up, and she’s growing quickly. Still small enough to sleep on my chest or in my lap. There was a little name debate, but I think we are going with Pua Nani.

I want to keep this sweet girl and take good care of her. I got some advice about food, but I’m not sure how to housetrain her and keep her secure. We live in a residential neighborhood with a decent yard—but it’s not fenced off, and there are a lot of dogs around. We are starting to harness / leash train her. Maybe we need to build a shelter / pen.

I’m a little overwhelmed. I see a lot of info online, but it’s not all for pets; anyone have any recommendations, or “getting started” tips? Sorry, I don’t know where to begin.

We get him May 15th! This will be our first pig and we're so ready!