Do potbellied pigs make good house pets?
Potbellied pigs do NOT make wonderful house pets. In fact, potbelleid pigs frequently become AGGRESSIVE when kept in the home full-time. To be happy, healthy and non-aggressive, potbellied pigs must have access to an outside area at all times, the companionship of at least one other pig, and they must be neutered. To insure an appropriate placement for the pig, we also recommend that they not be housed around small children or dogs. If you are thinking about adopting a potbellied pig, here are some things you should know: a. How Pigs Fight. To understand why potbellied pigs become aggressive, we need to understand their herd instincts. In the wild, pigs travel in herds. Wihin this herd structure, there is a very defined heirarchy, similar to a pecking order in chickens. When two pigs meet for the first time, they fight — often viciously. This fighting may include posturing and frothing at the mouth; the hair on the back of the neck may stand up and the tail may point straight out and
