Are Micropigs (teacup pigs) available to have as pets in Australia?
Please think twice. Remember pigs are NOT ment to be that small, yes having pigs that small does create health issues. Here a couple of sad truth about these Teacup pigs Precious, aren’t they?? When I first saw these “Teacup” pigs, I immediately looked everywhere to see where I could get one. How awesome would it be to have a pocket-sized pig running around your house?? During my research, a terrible truth surfaced: “these are just normal potbellied pigs that have been chronicaly underfed and malnourished in an attempt to keep them small.” These pigs will only live for five years due to health problems. According to SCAMPP, a pot-bellied pig organization, “At the present time, and to our knowledge, the “teacup” or “micro-mini” pig DOES NOT exist, nor has any one successfully bred a healthy and normal pig this size.” This is so sad and terrible. It is incredible what people will do to have a fashionable pet. This is cruelty to a defenseless animal. Let’s end this by educating people and
