Author Topic: Micro pigs - and mud!  (Read 10103 times)

GeorgeandPepper

  • Joined Jun 2013
  • Notts
Micro pigs - and mud!
« on: June 05, 2013, 12:27:44 pm »
Hello

Just a quick question, I have two pet micro pigs and we have heard that you should not let them wallow as it breeds infection and disease...but I have read in lots of places that it is great for their skin, acts as a sunscreen (and they do love to sunbathe!) so it is a bit confusing? What do you guys think?

Sarah


Berkshire Boy

  • Joined May 2011
  • Presteigne, Powys
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2013, 12:58:28 pm »
Firstly no such thing as a micro pig.
All pigs love to wallow and all pigs should have somewhere they can wallow. As you say it protects them from the sun and they like nothing better than covering themselves in mud and then rubbing it all over you. Have fun.
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GeorgeandPepper

  • Joined Jun 2013
  • Notts
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2013, 01:02:01 pm »
Oooh yes I know there isn't, I am aware that they won't be little forever :)

I didn't think there was a problem, another website (and the only one I could see that said it!) said to avoid it at all costs because they will go to the toilet in the same area and roll in it, spreading infection...I thought it was a little over the top.

Thanks for your advice :)

Eastling

  • Joined Oct 2010
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2013, 03:55:43 pm »
A wallow also helps them to cool down, as they don't have the ability to sweat. They will also get out of the wallow to go to the loo!
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OhLaLa

  • Joined Sep 2010
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2013, 04:08:34 pm »
Firstly no such thing as a micro pig...........

That was my first thought too.
 
My pigs enjoyed a wallow in a soggy patch. Especially when the sun was out.
 
 :pig:
 

GeorgeandPepper

  • Joined Jun 2013
  • Notts
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2013, 05:31:28 pm »
:D then mud my babies will have!

Daisys Mum

  • Joined May 2009
  • Scottish Borders
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2013, 09:54:49 pm »
My boys love their wallow but I have seen them wee in it. :(
Anne

Beewyched

  • Joined Feb 2011
  • South Wales
    • tunkeyherd.co.uk
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2013, 11:14:05 pm »
There's no such thing as ...   :innocent:
Your hairy wee pigs will love a wallow this time of year - if you don't provide one for them, as soon as they are big enough, they'll continually tip their drinking water out to make one for themselves - usually where you don't want them to  ;)
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Fowgill Farm

  • Joined Feb 2009
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2013, 09:19:32 am »
My pigs pee in their wallow too ::)  makes for an interesting aroma when they decide to come and give you a big muddy pig love :love: ;D
mandy :pig:
ps Pee is actually very sterile and have heard of it used as a disinfectant in extreme situations.

GeorgeandPepper

  • Joined Jun 2013
  • Notts
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2013, 07:55:35 pm »
Haha I am quite embarrassed by the micro pig title now, I know I know there is no such thing!!! :)  I am fully expecting two giant monsters to be taking over my life so anything else is a bonus ;)

landroverroy

  • Joined Oct 2010
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2013, 07:13:19 pm »
Firstly no such thing as a micro pig.

I would agree that there are many pigs, sold as "micro pigs" that actually grow to be quite "macro".
But there are also many, selected for their small size through numerous generations which actually do not grow any bigger than a fat labrador. I have 7.  I was given them as "micro pigs", I shall dispose of their offspring as "micro pigs". Surely if I, George and Pepper, and any one else with diminutive sized porcines wish to refer to them as "micro pigs", then why should anyone else wish to question it?  :pig:   :bouquet:
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colliewobbles

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • South Norfolk
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2013, 07:16:34 pm »
I think the problem with small breed pigs being called 'micro-pigs' is that they have become 'fashionable' with silly people thinking they will have a 'piglet sized' pet for all of it's life.  Unfortunately stupid mass-media and silly gullible people in our throw-away society have caused this problem resulting in lots of pigs becoming rescue cases and now the phrase has negative connotations.

Donna

Marches Farmer

  • Joined Dec 2012
  • Herefordshire
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2013, 08:24:27 pm »
I think the main problem is that such pigs get treated as house pets and don't get the opportunity to actually be pigs.  I treat all my livestock with the greatest respect and strive for them to have the best quality of life I can provide but I never forget they're not hamsters and budgerigars!

Hassle

  • Joined Aug 2012
  • Lincolnshire
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2013, 09:30:03 pm »
micro pigs the only bit I can see as a problem is their off spring can't be guaranteed as being micro and can and quite a few actually grow up to be normal sized pigs. so micro pig is I believe a bad phrase to be bandied around with joe public.  But then I wont through my teddy out of the pram if anyone refers to their own as micro pigs after all I call mine 'you fat pig' and I work hard to make sure they aren't fat.

Beewyched

  • Joined Feb 2011
  • South Wales
    • tunkeyherd.co.uk
Re: Micro pigs - and mud!
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2013, 09:56:33 pm »
Please don't  :stir:  this one up again.
 
If anyone has a genuine interest in knowing what the problem is with "micro/mini/teacup/disney pigs" please search for & read the thread " Micro pigs again..... Xmas is coming "
 
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