We were so excited when we added pigs to our homestead, and the children thoroughly enjoyed looking after the little piglets and adult pigs. One night my husband and I sat at the table eating delicious pasta with truffle shavings when we had a brilliant idea. Why not train one or two of our pigs […]
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Gus is my adorable mini pig; he lives mainly indoors with my family when we are home. He is quite a spoiled little piggy and has his own room just outside our kitchen, where he sleeps at night. About four nights ago, I noticed that Gus had sniffles and was frequently scratching. Shortly after that,
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As summer approaches, you’ll want to make sure that your pigs are protected from the hot summer sun or they may get sunburns. Pig sunburns can be painful and scary to deal with. I wanted to find out how to best protect pigs’ skin from the sun so I called up one of my friends
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Haematopinus suis (the pig lice) is another culprit of severe itchiness and scratching in pigs. These pesky parasites hide amongst the hairs on your pig’s skin. The louse is yellowish-brown and usually found in the fat folds around your pig’s neck, inside (and outside) their ears, legs, and flanks. Each louse feeds off your pig
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Sarcoptic Mange, or pig mites, is a parasitic disease also known as scabies. Unfortunately, it’s commonly underdiagnosed and should be one of the first causes you investigate when your pig is scratching. Sarcoptic mange is caused by either the Sarcoptes scabiei or Demodex phyllodes mite. Scabies is highly contagious and spreads from direct skin-to-skin contact
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Lately, it’s a popular trend for YouTubers seeking the shock factor to feed their pigs pork or bacon. But, just because it’s a popular trend- doesn’t mean pork is safe for you to feed your pigs. It may also carry legal ramifications. There are many potential issues with pigs eating pork. I questioned our vet
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My daughter has always wanted a little pot-bellied pig to keep as a pet in our yard at the homestead. These pigs are certainly adorable when young, but they grow older and much larger. As we considered getting her a pig, I wondered if they make good pets and how long they live and how
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A pig fight is a common incident that happens when you have several pigs in a pen. Regardless of whether they’re male or female, pigs fight due to different reasons. In fact, pigs not only fight, but they also bite and eat each other depending on what they’re feeling. What causes a pig fight? Once
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Most people don’t realize how smart chickens are. I’ve enjoyed training my chickens to do fun tricks and show off their talents. Like most animals, chickens respond to a food reward when being trained. They can also work off a clicker, just like a dog. Just think of when you call out as you approach
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Did you know that chickens are highly intelligent animals that can do amazing tricks? I didn’t know how intelligent chickens were until I moved to my homestead and inherited a little mixed flock of chickens. Soon I began to wonder just what I could teach my chickens to do and how. Is chicken training possible?
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