Small tips:
over praise your pig when he/she does something you are pleased of...add a snack to that praise!
~if your pig is being naughty,doing something that he knows better,there may be and underlying reason,neglect,moving items,or even a missing favorite toy.
~Socialize Socialize Socialize! try to get your pig to love meeting new people and going new places,its good for the both of you.its nice to be able to walk her to the vet instead carrying a fighting pig and he/she will enjoy seeing new things.
Well the day has finally came,your piggie is home.
But now what? well i have created this page for this reason to give you some pointers and information on what to expect in the next couple weeks.
The very first thing you will need is your piglets very own room/area.This is where her bed and litterbox will be.wether you take a room and put a gate in the doorway our you build a corral this is where she should spend most of her time for the next 2-4 weeks.Of course you will let her out to play and cuddle but for maybe 15-25 minutes at a time.and then back to the pen for awhile to make sure they grasp the concept that this is where to potty,You have to understand that your piglet is going to be under stress for awhile.She has just left her Mom,siblings and us.they will be confused and untrusting.So a pen area is a must as this will teach her that this is a safe place and that all she doesn't need her mom around.If she makes a potty mess out of her litterbox you tell her "bad girl" and immidiatly take her back to her pen and leave her there for at least an hour or two.She will understand that she has done wrong,she will want out but you have to be strict and don't give in.A pig will try to control you,she will want to be the boss.You cannot let them walk all over you,it will lead to bigger problems in the long run.Be strict,be consistant,be loving.
In a few weeks you will no longer have to keep her in a pen,she can be allowed to sleep where she wants.We never pen our girls,unless they are in cycle or labor.They are free to roam and sleep where they want.You will find that your pig will never and i mean never have an accident,in their world that is not acceptable all pigs large or small prefer to be clean and will be if given the chance.
I will be adding to this as things arise but as always please email or call me if you ever have a question or need a little help.I have been here the 1st pig we bought wasn't tame nor trained and if i can do it ANYONE CAN!
