Is having a pet pig a good idea?

Potbellied pigs (PBP’s) make good companions, but only for the right caregiver. On the plus side, pigs are smart, clean, generally non-allergenic, odor-free, flea-free, charming and inexpensive to feed. Pigs are social, bonding easily with humans. They’ll readily roll over for a tummy rub, as well as snuggle with you.

Why you shouldn’t have a pet pig?

Pigs are not ideal pets for everyone because they are so time consuming. They require attention, love, and training. Pigs train their human parents way before people start training their pet pigs. But please don’t think that your pig is the odd ball because he or she doesn’t want to lay down and snuggle with you.

Do pet pigs stink?

Pigs are generally clean animals and odorless because they don’t sweat. Their bodies are clean but their snouts are always covered in mud, leaves, or yogurt.

Can a pig be a household pet?

DISPOSITION. Pet Pigs have a natural gentle disposition. Because they are a herd animal they can get along well in a family situation as they treat the other members of the family as a part of their herd. Sometimes this can be a problem because they are a pray animal they may become cautious of strangers.

How much do pigs cost as pets?

Those cute piglets can cost between $1,200 and $6,500 a pop and can weigh a whopping 200 pounds once they mature.

Will pigs follow you?

Pigs are a lot like dogs in that they’re easily trained to follow commands, but since a pig’s intelligence is ranked among dolphins (which is one of the smartest animals on earth!)

Do you need a Licence to own a pig?

You must register as a pig keeper, have a licence for any movement of pigs on to or off your premises, and keep records of such movements. Pigs are required to be identified with an ear tag / tattoo / slapmark consisting of the herd mark allocated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).