Micro Pigs

Van Hellseek · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:01

/\ On the news earlier some 'expert' was saying that they dont need to be taken for walks.

Le_Petit_Lapin · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:03

seek said:
/\ On the news earlier some 'expert' was saying that they dont need to be taken for walks.

: / Because being stuck inside a house is going to be massively entertaining for an animal that's smarter than a dog isn't it?

That "expert" need s a punch in the face, in my expert opinion.

AtreuS · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:04

I could imagine having a pig as a pet, they are very intelligent animals and certainly would be just as "loving" as any cat or dog would be.

How socially acceptable it would be is the real sticker. Plus the fact that once the local chavs found out about it, im sure they would be upto mischief simply as its something out of the ordinary to amuse thier pea brains with.

Van Hellseek · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:07

Le_Petit_Lapin said:
: / Because being stuck inside a house is going to be massively entertaining for an animal that's smarter than a dog isn't it?

That "expert" need s a punch in the face, in my expert opinion.

I (or rather, she) never said they should be stuck in a house. Walking them is not the same as keeping them inside is it? Would you 'walk' a full-size pig? Nope. So why would these be any different?

Mr Doovde · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:09

Le_Petit_Lapin said:
You don't feel an attachment to the bacon on your plate though. I know I could quite happily have a pet piggy, and still happily share my bacon buttie with it.

Yep, you're right, it's just I think I would take a while to adapt; it's silly I know. Are they quite low maintenance, as in they don't pester you all the time like some dogs can? it's just that I'm a bit of a lazy git sometimes. To be honest, I wouldn't care if it's socially unacceptable or what people think. That's their problem, though the cost might be an issue.

Zerolimitz · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:10

aww cute dono if i would like to have one tho my cats wouldn't be to pleased

^TANK^ · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:17

I want an ickle piggy, I would call it Gilly

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Kristoph · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:23

I'd feel guilty eating bacon and sausages around it

What if it......knows?

^TANK^ · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:34

Kristoph said:
I'd feel guilty eating bacon and sausages around it

What if it......knows?

Then sleep with one eye open

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Kristoph · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:40

It would be a scene like out of exorcist, except with a pig on the ceiling trying to kill you..

Oh.. wait..

SPIDER PIG! I wonder how they'd react to a bit of ceiling walking?

^TANK^ · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:43

More like a scene out of Misery where she gets a piece of 2 by 4 and a club hammer :eek:

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TipTop · 7 Oct 2009 at 01:46

I want one. =^-~=

Neoni · 7 Oct 2009 at 03:24

gotta get myself one!

Faceman · 7 Oct 2009 at 06:33

Been to peoples house's who have pigs, very cute even when very large, but they have always been kept outside. Something smaller i think would make a great pet

Gerard · 7 Oct 2009 at 08:39

At two years old they are fully grown and weigh in around 40-65lb and are about knee height at 12-16in tall

Suprised thats all the size they get to.

Tefal · 7 Oct 2009 at 08:46

Greenlizard0 said:
Erm, no, pigs tend to grow a darn sight larger and heavier than dogs and cats.

these are bred to only grow to 14 inches.

like toy dogs are bred to be smaller than an Alsation.

Tefal · 7 Oct 2009 at 08:48

Mr Doovde said:
It would feel a bit strange as I would have a pet pig whilst knowing that I eat other pigs. Quite similar to owning a cat but knowing that I eat other cats. Can you train them to use a litter tray? Do they need to be outside a lot? Do they need to be taken for walks?

You know if you read the article you might know some of those answers...

NickK · 7 Oct 2009 at 08:49

The screeching would annoy the hell out of me, then there's the final size! Cats/Dogs - yes, pig no.

4T5 · 7 Oct 2009 at 08:50

These could be quite a handy addition to the home as they would fit in my big saucepan & between a French stick.

Seriously though they are about as Gorgeous as anything I've ever seen but the Bleeting would do my Nut in.

Tefal · 7 Oct 2009 at 08:50

NickK said:
then there's the final size! Cats/Dogs - yes, pig no.

it's grows to be smaller than the average dog :/

fully gown it's only as tall as a chicken.