Do pot-bellied pigs eat a lot?
Surprisingly, these pigs don’t require as much food as you would think. Pigs will easily engorge themselves if food is readily available. It is important to establish regular feeding times to keep your pig in good health. As a guideline, feed piglets roughly 1/4 cups twice per day, and adults 3/4 cups twice per day. Give them some fruits and vegetables as snacks inbetween regularly scheduled feedings. • What kind of food do pot-bellied pigs eat? Although these creatures will eat almost anything, they do have a highly developed sense of taste and will show individual preferences. A healthy diet includes specially formulated pig food, vegetables, grains and fruits. All chocolate and salt should be avoided as these can cause serious health problems for your porcine friend. Dog food is not a good alternative to pig food. • 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
