Pigs

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 […]

The other day three of my pigs started coughing. It made me nervous because of the deep, racking coughs that came out. Since I take care to practice good husbandry, I was fairly certain it wasn’t a parasite and started looking into the various pig viruses and bacteria that cause a deep, dry pig cough. 

Is your pig breathing hard? It’s natural to worry when you notice something out of the ordinary. But don’t panic just yet, as this might be happening for a few different reasons. You may be in a similar incident as ours. My little pig Gus is an absolute darling. He was the runt of the

Hearing a pig coughing in the morning will never be a good sound for pig farmers. Quite recently, three of my pigs started coughing, and it was astrange pig cough (almost a barking sound). On top of the pig coughing, they also had swollen red eyes and mucus running from their noses. One of my

Pigs are surprisingly easy to potty train, but when they start peeing constantly- it can be a problem. It surprised me when mine started peeing in the house again. When we started a piggery on our farm, I didn’t think I would fall in love with our pigs so quickly. Before I knew it, a

My children are responsible for our little pig Gus’ upkeep, and they take this very seriously.  Gus lives indoors and can move from the house into the garden throughout the day. A week ago, my daughter came tearing through the kitchen, screaming that Gus was having a fit. I stopped what I was doing and

Pigs have efficient digestive systems that convert animal and vegetable materials into digestible content. As a result, dairy products are a good source of nutrition, protein, and calcium for your standard meat pig. Even mini pigs and potbellies can benefit from having dairy products included in their diet in moderation. Can pigs eat dairy? Pigs

Pigs are omnivores capable of eating a wide variety of foodstuffs. Although they eat insects and other meats, over 90% of their diet is vegetarian, consisting of fruits, vegetables, and other plant matter.  Domestic pigs get most of their nutrition from commercial grain feeds, but supplementing this with carefully selected fruits and vegetables can boost

Pigs have a simple yet effective digestive system that converts animal and plant material into digestible nutrients.  Can pigs eat fruit? Pigs can eat most fruits, including apples, bananas, berries, grapes, melons, and pit fruit. However, there are parts of certain fruits that can be dangerous. Some fruits are nutritionally beneficial for pigs but need