Miniature pig
Class: Mammals
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Suidae
Weight: 10-30 kg
Height: up to 50 cm at the shoulder
Body length: up to 120 cm
Color: black, red, sandy, marbled, tiger, mixed
Breeding season: November – January
Gestation period: about 18 weeks
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Diet: miniature pigs are omnivores, so their diet may include both animal and plant-based products.
Did you know?
- Miniature pigs can be kept even by those who have allergies to the fur of domestic animals. There is no allergy to the bristles of miniature pigs.
- Thanks to their intelligence, pigs are very trainable. A pig living in an apartment can easily be taught to use a litter box.
- Miniature pigs do not sweat. Therefore, there is no odor from them.
- Pigs love to express their emotions. Their eyes constantly change expression, and if you scratch their back or belly, pigs will roll their eyes with pleasure. Pigs love attention, so it’s important to set boundaries for them in time.