I am looking into getting a potbellied pig. I live on a farm, so they would have a huge field to run around in. I know very little about pigs, so I was wondering if I could keep them in a barn? Would it get too cold in there for them? It gets really clod during the winter. How much indoor room would they need? I looked online, but it kept giving me info on indoor pigs. I don't want them inside.
Also, anything I should know about keeping pigs? Thanks!
2007-03-04 07:10:01 · 7 answers · asked by animal luva 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
All I can say is do plenty of research. They are a lot more work than you'd think.
2007-03-12 07:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by jeepdrivr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pigs do great in barns and outside. The cold weather you will need to bed the pen with good warm bedding, like straw and hay.The size of the pen will depend on the size of the pig. Some potbellied pigs can be up to 100 pounds. I would give it a pen the size of your bathroom. Do not over feed your pig and give it a lot of clean water. It should have some shade in the Summer. Good Luck.
2007-03-04 08:00:46 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey Potbellied pigs make ace pets! They will be fine in ur pen in the winter, plenty of straw to snuggle up in and keep warm will keep them fat and happy. The dont need a massive amount of space, alought the more space you can give them the happier they will be. Butfor sleeping just enough for them to turn round, lie down and stretch there legs comptably will keep them happy.
This website should be very useful to you, it has a more detailed info on outdoor housing and diets for pigs.
Hope this helps u!!!
Em
2007-03-04 08:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by Rodeo Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The barn is fine for them.Just keep straw in the pen for them.12x12 is nice for one.Keep pen clean.Dont let it get all mucky although they love to play in the mud.Keep them on potbelly pig feed.They have in in youth,adult,and senior.Give them lots of attention and PLEASE watch their weight.Because they are called pigs dont mean they can eat like one.They potbelly pigs can get too fat and its unhealthy for them.If you can let it go outside for some fun in the sun.They like to sun bath too especially in spring.Always check with a vet about the problems you may encounter.Ask first buy later.Potbellys are differant from big hogs.Find out what kinds of diet they need.
2007-03-12 06:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by kprofthecheerios 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They stay outside in a sty. Don't bring them inside. They are still pigs and are used as food everywhere except in America by people who mistakenly think they will stay small and "lovable." They will get to be up to 300 pounds. The males must be castrated or the smell will drive you out of your mind and will also make them turn mean. The tusks have to be cut by a vet when they get 2-3 years old. That's a charge of around $120-$150 if you can get one to do it for you.
2007-03-09 14:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by Donald W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
easily, potbellied pigs are very dependable and thrilling to be round besides. although, they're quite puzzling to preserve (you better no longer be squemish). yet compared to a canine, the canine wins fingers down. they're straight forward to take care of and also very solid friends.
2016-11-27 21:09:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you really need to research potbellied pigs before getting one...they are a lot to take care of.
Read this article....it has lots of great links to pig sites that will help you too....
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/153316/how_to_raise_a_healthy_potbellied_pig.html
2007-03-09 12:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋