Hi All...I'm looking for a pot belly for a x-mas present. Can anyone direct me to a good place???? Thanks.

there is one posted int he classifieds

Its in the classifieds under "other" section. I went to see the piglets and they are cute as can be. And if I may say, momma pig was quite a looker too.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/appyday/KRYSTAL_SLEEPING_3SM.jpg
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I'll be they don't sleep on the bed at 999 lbs. :yikes:

Fixed..I realize it must have been a typo :huggy: Even Jazz will vouge for that.. :coffee:

oops. That's right. :whack: :flowers:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/appyday/KRYSTAL_SLEEPING_3SM.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/appyday/KRYSTAL_AND_YOSHI_ON_HER_HE.jpg Those are too cute!

I want one! Is it true appy- that you should get more than one? Because of them getting depressed and lonely?

Did you get one... :popcorn:



No. The hubby put his foot down and said he was not a farmer. But on the good side, I pretty much can get any dog I want now. Just so long as it doesnt oink.

The lady with the baby piglets on the classifieds had one that lived in the house. Cutest thing I ever saw. It would jump up and down for carrots and followed mom all over and would go to the door to be let out and when she got tired of playing she laid down in front of the fireplace to sleep.

Fixed..I realize it must have been a typo :huggy: Even Jazz will vouge for that.. :coffee:

If I knew what "vouge" is, I might consider doing it. :confused:

But I will VOUCH that Wee is still only 99 pounds. :huggy:

That ladies momma pig wasnt much bigger than a bulldog. short legs, fat body

:rolleyes: I knew if I made a mistake you would see it quicker :neener: :yay:

I'm glad you're always thinking of me. :kiss:

What are you trying to say about Wee? :war:


Whats a Wee? And hey Bulldogs are cute.

Again, what the heck is a wee?

Again, what the heck is a wee?
Wee is Appy's petite 99.9lb pot belly pig.

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Hi All...I'm looking for a pot belly for a x-mas present. Can anyone direct me to a good place???? Thanks.

who for??? What U gettn me?

there is one posted int he classifieds

Hay thanks for the 411 and I'm gonna check it out! I know a few people that just have one and they seem to do well alone!

who for??? What U gettn me?

You're getting a lump of coal and a spankin'! LOL. Gettin' it for Chris.

They are so cute and sweet...want to see one when they grow up?? Yes I too saw one and a litter also on the classifieds good luck..

Do you know if a female or male would make a better pet? The people I know that have them have males and I wasn't sure if there's a reason for this or not.

That ladies momma pig wasnt much bigger than a bulldog. short legs, fat body

I saw both ads and e-mailed them....wish they had've posted their phone numbers! I wonder if getting a piglet would be better than a 2 y/o? Hmmm.

SAHRAD and mylittlepony have a female.....Her name is....PIGPIG. She is really cool. She is smaller than....HOOVER and HENRY. Did you find out where SAHRAD got theirs? :whistle:

But they end up like this....
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AWWW they are the cutest ever! I want one! Do you prefer a male or female....I have friends that prefer males over females...but then I heard that the males hump everything in sight~! How old is Wee?

Hay...by the way, I know your friend Dawn W.

I heard the neutered males were the best...that is what I have...females come in heat and are #####eey...Wee is 5 now..or 6..Have to look we got him at an Oakridge show in Oct from Nanny F....Dawn W is a great person..

I went to a lady's house in Golden Beach yesterday...her momma has a litter of 7. Momma is a grey and the poppa black and white piggy...the babies are the CUTEST darn things I've ever laid my eyes on! I'm in love and decided on a little male (they are 3 weeks old & can't p/u for another 3 weeks) he's grey and pink! She has a 6 month old in the house that's housebroken and did all these tricks! Soooo, there will be a new rule in my house....NO PORK PRODUCTS! LOL!
Nanny Foster? She's an ole' bud of mine...has anyone heard how her health is recently? Yep, Dawn W. is totally cool....she worked @ the same farm I did....I won't mention the name!

Pigs actually love hot dogs and stuff...My Wee does tricks. I give Wee sausage etc I tell him it is barnyard buddy..

Last I heard Nanny was pretty bad off..I know she lost a leg :frown:

The lady showed me her piggy tricks...I was amazed how loveable and smart they are!

Oh God I knew Nanny was doing bad but hadn't heard she lost her leg! That's so sad and horrible! Nanny and I used to travel together on the NBHA circuit years ago.

I need to call Dawn and find out how's she's feeling...after the mishap at the farm and all.

Yeah if you want to see Nanny you might want to take a ride..she has been very bad off..

Dawn is doing ok I guess I think there will be problems.

I'll call over to White Plains tomorrow & see if I can chat with her....maybe ride over on Tuesday (off work).

Yep, the Dawn ordeal is not gonna be pretty....Yuk!

Tell her Wees mom said hi...Love to be a fly on the wall w/ the D deal...you probably have better insight to that then I... :lmao:

I'll tell her hay for ya. As for the D deal....Oh GOD...I''ve avoided a couple of e-mail from "THAT PLACE" actually blocked them...and dodged a phone call...I don't EVER want to be involved with "those" people again and hope NOT to run into them anytime soon! Maybe the'll get a lil of this.... :moon: I'm sure you've heard about all that DRAMA...with ALL of them! What a flippin' mess! I feel sorry for the horses..especially now that D is gone! :bawl:

Its not gunna be perrttty

UMMMM NOPE and I'm glad I'm not involved cause they don't know what's gonna hit 'em!

hey make sure you follow the nutrition guidelines for the Piggy (Stolzfus and Southern States both have Hog Feed)

one thing we found out when we got PigPig is that people will purposely starve them (the piglets) to keep them smaller, PigPig is only about the size of a big cocker spaniel, and maybe 45-50 pounds (and HAAATES being picked up). yet she's around 3 so she's full size.

MyLittlePony even feeds her pepperoni (the Sick-o) but i dont think PigPig will ever get close to the size of Hoover or Henry

Some are just bred smaller...I wish I had gotten a small one like you..I have a hog :razz:


Nah, the Amish i bought her off of, had her parents there, both of them were "normal sized".

we were going to get one of them, but then PigPig came out of the pig house and the kids picked her instead (she was an aniversary present). they then told me, that she is 2 or 3 and that if i wanted to keep her small not to feed her to much (MyLittlePony is trying to fix that).

unfortunately they didnt speak very good english so it wasnt until later that i realized she had also mentioned that i may end up with little ones, but that she'd take them in.

Some are just bred smaller...I wish I had gotten a small one like you..I have a hog :razz:
:smack: He is NOT a hog! He's a handsome pig! He's just big boned, like my girls. :biggrin:

Yeah whats up with the big boned and small boned pigs..I mean I thought if I bought a pot belly he would be small..I was fooled..
Yeah, me too! My girls parents were MUCH smaller than they are. Personally, I think they just didn't feed them properly, and they did have the run of a fairly large farm.

I never saw Wees parents...Nanny Foster had them years ago at a horse show for like $30 daughter had to have one..so we have a Wee...He is not so Wee though..he gets corn, and horse type food he is a big cockroach typa pig..eats whatever he finds..he is not penned and has free run...so he keeps his feet nice...do you worm yours regularly I had been giving Wee shots of ivermec when I did the llamas but Dr Molesworth said ivermec paste works as good so he is on the horses schedule now..


we stayed away from feeding horse feed, since all the reading we did on them said that they needed higher protein (the hog feed is 14%)

she's penned now (but gets to run around) until we get our barn up, then she'll have the run of the farm (at least until Kaiser stops by)

he is a big cockroach typa pig..

I never thought of him that way. :killingme

:frown:
You said it, not me. :lmao:

BTW I did not see him when I was just out taking pics..wanna stop by and help me find him??
Umm...thanks for the generous offer, but I'm a little busy this afternoon. :whistle:

Yeah, me too! My girls parents were MUCH smaller than they are. Personally, I think they just didn't feed them properly, and they did have the run of a fairly large farm.
I got gray for this. :confused: :shrug:

I got gray for this. :confused: :shrug:

It's those nasty horsey people. They don't like ANYONE talking to appy. :rolleyes:

hey make sure you follow the nutrition guidelines for the Piggy (Stolzfus and Southern States both have Hog Feed)

one thing we found out when we got PigPig is that people will purposely starve them (the piglets) to keep them smaller, PigPig is only about the size of a big cocker spaniel, and maybe 45-50 pounds (and HAAATES being picked up). yet she's around 3 so she's full size.

MyLittlePony even feeds her pepperoni (the Sick-o) but i dont think PigPig will ever get close to the size of Hoover or Henry

Okay the lady I bought him from said to get the Hog Feed @ S.S.
So HOW OFTEN do you worm and Ivermectin is okay...even for a piglet? Does anyone know how old they need to be before you can have them neutered? I'm pig ignorant I suppose. :lmao:

Okay the lady I bought him from said to get the Hog Feed @ S.S.
So HOW OFTEN do you worm and Ivermectin is okay...even for a piglet? Does anyone know how old they need to be before you can have them neutered? I'm pig ignorant I suppose. :lmao:

uh dunno (lol) i guess its time for both of us to do some internet research. if i find out i'll post on here.

and i know, you were there, when i helped out with snipping Henry's tusks BUT I AM NOT HELPING YOU NEUTER YOUR PIG (you could use them shoes you were wearing the other night to do it :howdy: )

Okay the lady I bought him from said to get the Hog Feed @ S.S.
So HOW OFTEN do you worm and Ivermectin is okay...even for a piglet? Does anyone know how old they need to be before you can have them neutered? I'm pig ignorant I suppose. :lmao:


Ok from Pigs4Ever (http://www.pigs4ever.com/PotBelliedPigInfo/vaccinations.htm) (<--Click) good information site.

VACCINATIONS

Should your pet pig be vaccinated?

That is a question of some debate in the pig world. I personally had my house pigs vaccinated yearly for their first six years then stopped. They are pets and no longer do any traveling, nor do they come in contact with any other pigs. Bonnie & Clyde our rescue pigs have never been vaccinated. Of course, if your local laws require it, then they will be vaccinated.

The vaccines are made for farm pigs and don't seem to have much value to the potbellies since the vaccines are made for one particular strain of a disease that potbellies rarely, if ever, get. If you do have it done, don't let them talk you into every year because we are seeing problems with pigs getting them too often and their immune system is so good that it ends up doing more harm than good.

We have also heard of cases where the vet over vaccinates the pig. Meaning too much of the vaccination was given for the size/weight of the pig.

If you must vaccinate, the recommended vaccinations may vary depending on where you live. Vaccinations should include Erysipelas, Bordatella, and Pasturella on a yearly basis after initial double dose at 6 -10 weeks and 12 -14 weeks. Be careful: Reactions to lepto vaccinations are common. As of this writing, rabies vaccine is not approved in pigs. Pigs are resistant to rabies and are very unlikely to contract the disease.

Using cat or dog vaccines are unacceptable. Lymes vaccine is not approved in pigs. Remember, vaccinations are expensive and if they are doubtful in value they should be avoided, especially since occasional reactions do occur.

Vaccinations can be given either in the butt muscle or in the neck about 2-3 inches behind the ear.

WORMING

Your pig should be wormed twice a year. This can be done with a shot, but given orally is easiest and best. If giving orally, it is not necessary to have a vet do the procedure. The antiparasitic of choice is Ivomec 1% solution, while others are using Dectomax.

If your pot belly pigs dry skin has a somewhat red tint to it then you may have mange mites.

You can get the Ivomec at some feed stores or ask your vet to give you enough for two doses. Tell your vet you want to give it by mouth instead of in shots and he needs to give you a little more than what would be in the shot. If you cannot get it from your vet or find it at your local feed store then you will need to shop on-line. We get ours from KV Vet Supply. You are looking for Ivomec for swine, the 1% solution.

Everyone has their own way of giving Ivomec. If you go to the vets he will want to give a shot. Pigs don't handle shots very well so ask if it can it to be given orally. Some use 2/10th of a cc per 10 pounds of body weight and 1/10th of a cc per 10 pounds if given by injection. Others give 1cc per 50 pounds of body weight. This is the formula we go by here, 1cc per 50 pounds and we have never had a worm problem in over 14 years. Ivomec is safe and very hard to overdose so don't worry.

If your pig will sit nice for a treat then you can just squirt it into the side of their mouth. (Make sure it is the side of their mouth, not straight in, so it doesn't go down the wrong tube in their throat.) Or you can dampen his food just a little and squirt the Ivomec on the food and stir and they will usually eat it. If you have more then one pig keep them separated so that you make sure each pig gets his full dose.

Also remember that the pigs can build up an immunity to Ivomec so it is good at times to alternate with Dectomax. Dectomax is a pour on and it comes with a measuring bottle so you don't make a mistake. It can be ordered from Jeffers Catalog (1-800-JEFFERS). It is as good as Ivomec for up to 7 different kinds of parasites including mange.

Okay the lady I bought him from said to get the Hog Feed @ S.S.
So HOW OFTEN do you worm and Ivermectin is okay...even for a piglet? Does anyone know how old they need to be before you can have them neutered? I'm pig ignorant I suppose. :lmao:


On Neutering, from Pigs4Ever (http://www.pigs4ever.com/PotBelliedPigInfo/spay_neuter.htm) (<-- Click )

SPAY / NEUTER
Every pet pig should be spayed or neutered.

Un-neutered male pigs become sexually active at about two months old and you do NOT want an un-neutered male pig as a household pet! Believe us. They will want to hump everything in site, they have a bad musk type odor and can be quite aggressive towards both the female pigs and humans.

Males can be neutered as early as one month old. But it is best to wait until they have a little weight on them. 8 to 12 weeks is the usual time or when the piglet weighs in at about 10 to 12 lbs.

It is hard to tell on a male pig just by looking if he has been neutered or not. Testicles on the potbellied pig are not obvious, as they are on other animals. Make sure your vet gets both testicles. There have been many cases where one testicle was missed as they are hidden within the pigs body.

Also, pot belly pigs are prone to becoming herniated after neutering. Make sure your vet researches the proper procedure before the neuter. Click here for an article written on how to properly neuter the potbellied pig.

Un-spayed females have a monthly menstrual cycle and get terrible PMS!

They usually have their first cycle at about 12 weeks and become sexually active at about five months old. Spaying a female is a much more involved surgery and is not recommended on females over eight months old. Over eight months old the surgery gets risky due to the amount of fat that the vet will need to cut through.

Most vets like to wait till the pig has had at least one menstrual cycle before spaying. Again, you do NOT want an un-spayed female pig in your house! They get downright ornery during their.........time!

If your female is not yet spayed, she may be feeling quite sexy and proud of being a girl. Peeing in front of her favorite people is one of the things un-spayed little girl pigs do. This is the main reason people get rid of the little girls. They call them dirty. But, this is just human ignorance showing.

In order for your little girl pig to continue to be the best house pet pig for you it is imperative that she not cycle or go into heat every three weeks. She naturally wants to reproduce and nature blinds her to everything else because of raging hormones. Peeing is one way of sharing her scent and spreading the word about her condition. Outside female pigs get the urge to roam in search of the perfect man.

So those of you with older females that can not be spayed please make sure that you have good fencing up.

ADVANTAGES TO SPAY / NEUTER:

Spayed females have a lower chance of developing mammary tumors, and the possibility of uterine infections also called Pyometria or ovarian cancer as they age. See: Things Of Interest and Uterine Infections, Tumors & Cancer
Females will no longer go into heat, eliminating the probability of getting blood stains on the floor, bed, sofa, etc. when your female has her heat cycle.
Neutered males have a lower chance of developing prostate infections. They won't develop testicular cancers. They will no longer have that musk smell.
Neutered males tend to become less aggressive and experience a decrease in the incidence of fighting.
Both sexes experience less of a need for territorial marking behavior, a decrease in the urge to roam, and become more docile and easier to train. The personality of both males and females usually improves because they don't have to spend so much time and energy seeking a mate.
Fewer pigs in animal shelters, rescue centers and sanctuaries. This is one of the reasons pigs loose their home.
Please remember that pigs and all pets are a part of your family and not something to just be dumped because you didn't to your part. Take the time to spay/neuter your pet. Thanks!

On Neutering, from Pigs4Ever (http://www.pigs4ever.com/PotBelliedPigInfo/spay_neuter.htm) (<-- Click )

Hay thanks for the 411...Piggy will be 6 weeks when I get him so I'm gonna get him fixed @ 3 months old. :yay:

Hay thanks for the 411...Piggy will be 6 weeks when I get him so I'm gonna get him fixed @ 3 months old. :yay:


Not going to talk for PlumLoco but do not call me for help

It's Rottncop's Birthday

Look what HE got!! A new WOMAN!

OMG that is the most precious thing I have ever seen...

We took your suggestion and gave her her own blankie. It's a hand knitted thing, and she LOVES it!! It's so cute!

Gosh, I hope so! :yikes:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/jazu4ea/IMG_0156.jpg



Appy, you should give serious consideration to letting Gumbo use him to guard the car yard...:twitch:

I think Gumbo should use Guinea hens. Yababa yababa yababa Yababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababavYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababaYababa yababa yababa

:lol:

No she doesn't root into it yet, she lays on top of it and shivvers poor thing. she'll figure it out though.

:yikes: thats enough to scare anyone :lmao: at least I posted "cute" pig pics... :whistle:

how cute is this from today, the thieving bastage? He was trying to steal my bag of apples and carrots. :mad:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/jazu4ea/Appy/IMG_0505.jpg

He was guarding it :frown:

In his MOUTH??? :rolleyes: Yes, he was "guarding" the food dropped by the fillies, too. :lol:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/jazu4ea/Appy/IMG_0510.jpg

He was even stalking me. :yikes:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/jazu4ea/Appy/IMG_0499.jpg

:rolleyes: You stole had HIS apples... :lmao:
:oinkoink: He wasn't too fond of the carrots, that for sure. *ptootie* :lol:

:lmao: carrots spit on your feet..

:mad: I was deeply offended at his abuse of my offering. :drama: :lol:

Maybe he was giving it back your your little piggy toe.. :lmao:
Well, at least he spit it AWAY from me. :lol:

I think I also saw him stick his middle toe up at you... :lmao:
:smack: See if I bring him ANY treats anymore. :drama:

He deffently loves apples more then carrots.....and donuts are even better..
He doesn't like carrots at ALL obviously. He also loves Thin Mint cookies. Now, if I could only find that picture. :whistle: