Do pigs make good “house” pets?
No, pigs aren’t intended to be full-time house pets. They have a herd mentality and strong rooting instincts that require access to other pigs and to outdoor areas. Keeping a pig indoors all the time will result in problems and frustrations for you and your pig. Pot-bellied pigs are wonderful pets for owners that can make the time and the room for them to do what ‘comes natural’. • What is “rooting”? Rooting is the natural instinct for pigs to turn up soil with their snout in search of bugs and grubs. The shape of their snout and their strong neck make it possible for pigs to ‘root up’ all sorts of items commonly found in homes: floor tiles, carpets, wallpaper, furniture and plants, to name a few. To avoid damage to your home or garden, it is strongly recommended you provide a rooting box so that your pig will learn where he/she can do this. • Are pigs really aggressive by nature, or docile as promoters suggest? Pot-bellied pigs have a strong herd mentality. As they mature, they have a
