Pet Pigs

Potbelly and specialty pet pig husbandry involves the dedicated care and management of these unique pigs, focusing on their health, diet, and living environment. Proper husbandry practices include a balanced diet, regular veterinary care, and appropriate housing to accommodate their size and activity level. Socialization and mental stimulation are also essential, as these pigs are highly intelligent and can become bored or stressed without proper attention. Adequate husbandry ensures their well-being, making them healthy and happy companions.Potbelly and specialty pet pighusbandry involves the dedicated careand management of these unique pigs,focusing on their health, diet, andliving environment. Proper husbandrypractices include a balanced diet,regular veterinary care, andappropriate housing to accommodatetheir size and activity level.Socialization and mental stimulationare also essential, as these pigs arehighly intelligent and can becomebored or stressed without properattention. Adequate husbandryensures their well-being, making themhealthy and happy companions.

STARTER: BIRTH-8 WKS

Potbelly piglets require special care and the right food during the starter phase. Start feeding them Kawmix Pig Starter 18% and their mother’s milk. Mix the feed with warm water to make the piglets’ eating easier. Keep their pen clean and warm. A potbelly sow will typically give birth to between 4 and 10 piglets.

Grower: 8 Wks-6 Mos

Weaning is typically done at eight weeks of age. Piglets should readily consume dry feed before weaning. As the piglets grow, they are transitioned to Kawmix Pig Grower 16%. Always provide pigs with fresh, clean water. Their pen should be kept clean, with dry bedding.

ADOLESCENT: 6 MOS-1 YR

In the adolescent phase, transition pigs to Kawmix Potbelly Plus 16%. Watch their growth and adjust the amount of feed as needed. It’s crucial to ensure they have a safe outdoor area for exercise. If being kept outdoors, provide shelter from inclement weather.

ADULT: 1YR +

Adult pigs should continue eating Kawmix Potbelly Plus 16%. Adjust feed consumption based on the pig’s weight and activity. Pet Pigs are typically the healthiest when provided access to indoor and outdoor spaces.

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