Caring for a LITTLE PIG

• DEFRA now have details on their website about keeping micro pigs.
  
  
• Feed them a good quality Sow and Weaner Mix or a specialist Pot Bellied Pig Food.  I  feed my pigs twice a day at the same times. Please remember if you overfeed a pig it will grow....and grow...and grow.  A healthy pig is a happy pig!
  
  
• Supplement their pellets with fruit and vegetables (not kitchen waste).
  
  
• Make sure your pigs have access to the outside at all times.  By all means let your pigs inside to play and sleep - but pigs like to sunbathe, eat grass and mooch around on dirt.
  
  
• Worm your pigs at least every 6 months - the best way is by injection by your vet or if experienced you can administer this yourself - we use either Panomec or Noromectin - this will also cover them for mange and lice.
  
  
• Have a Pig First Aid Box - this should include Veterinary Wound Powder, Surgical Spirit,  Septic Cleanse wound Dressing (all available from your vet or agricultural merchant)
  

• Do your research, find out as much as you can about pigs by reading books, try Amazon - they have some really good ones or going on a Pig Keeping Course. There are plenty around the UK and online to choose from.
  
  
• Make your home pig proof. Check your fencing.  Move your house plants to pig safe height.  Ensure all potentially poisonous liquids and fluids are moved to a high safe place - pigs can open cupboards!
  
  
• Make sure you have plenty of clean water.
  
  
• Check your garden plants for toxic plants.
  
  
• Ensure you have someone who can move in and care for your pigs when you go away.
  
  
• Ask questions from experienced breeder/keepers.