mini pig husbandry Flashcards
what is the most popular breed of pbp
vietnamese pot belly
truly mini pig breed, good predisposition, spotted, <60lbs
juliana mini
bet recommendation for pet pigs for kids
kune kune and juliana ( kunes are larger)
how do people keep teacup pigs small
by underfeeding them
what is a common reason pbps become unwanted
poor temperament, they become more aggressive with maturity
how to mitigate aggressive behavior
establish dominance over the pig, reward positive behavior, spay neuter
what are general feeding recs for growth vs m maintenance
3% bw growers
1-2% bw maintenance
add roughage for fiber
what is the number one husbandry concern
obesity
decrease treats, increase fiber (canned pumpkin), water down feed, slow feeders, increase exercise
how to prevent rooting behaviors
toys (must be clean), hog nose rings- under GA is best
outdoor inclosures need to be what size
8x15 ft
what do you need to remember about a pigs environment
it is difficult for them to thermoregulate so they need shade and water to cool off in
what temp can be stressful for them
> 85
how often should pigs be exercised
daily
hairy spotted pigs
kune kune
