The Pet Pig Podcast

Do pet pigs need time outside? The short answer is yes. There is a myth that pigs can live in a basement or apartment their entire life and still be healthy. In this episode we will talk about why that is an absolute crime on a pig to lock them up inside. They absolutely need time outside. Why is it imperative for a pig's health to have time outside every day?  The first thing a pig needs is sunli...

Brandie has a family that is full of animal lovers. She has always wanted land, and the farm setting with a variety of animals. Several years ago she came across a mini-pig breeder she had bought her pet Muscovy Ducks from. From that day on she began researching and learning about mini-pigs and the care and lifestyle involved in being a pig owner. Brandie has had Sadie for 2.5 years and she is by...

We all know that pigs are intelligent but what you might not know is that pigs can learn a bad habit in one event. If you are in the kitchen preparing dinner and your piglet comes over and lightly roots on your leg, you bend down and give them a scratch on the head and then you make that one single mistake where you take a piece of the food you are preparing and give your pig a bite. What did you...

Sanghi lives in the Bay Area, California with her husband and 2 mini pigs, named Poppy and Podrick. Poppy is 2.5 years old, and Podrick is 7 months old. Poppy arrived during a trying time in Sanghi's life, and Poppy has helped her overcome her depression and anxiety. Sanghi likes to share the joy Poppy and Podrick have brought her with the community. Aside from working as a respiratory therapist,...

Pig's are creatures of habit. They are comforted when they know what is going to happen. Pigs can become very regimented in their schedule and really hate it when it changes at all. I think a schedule is important but you need to keep their world changing also. In this episode we will talk about why it's important to keep a pig's world changing and how to do it.   Pigs do not like change and new t...

In this episode we talk to Jessie about how she handled an aggressive pig. Jessie was not always a pig lover. Her daughter wanted a farm pig themed party and the day after the party Jessie's father brought home 2 baby pigs for her daughter. They were told that the female pig was spayed but 3 months later they had 4 baby pigs. They all were trampled except 1 so she hand raised the one that was left...

One of the many techniques I use in training pigs is positive reinforcement. It works really well for pigs because they understand that if they do something that makes you happy, they will get a reward, so they will do it all the time for the reward. In our house we use "Magic Words". These words are a way that we teach our pigs positive reinforcement. It teaches them that obedience brings reward....

My name is Monique Sauceda and I am 38 years old. My husband, Carlos, and I have 2 girls, Natalia (12), and Ariella (19) and are from Stockton, CA. We have been together for 22 years and we are learning so much about pigs in just the last 3/4 months. I am currently in school for my master's in social work and work full time so it's definitely a family affair to keep up on household chores and Pick...

There is a big misconception out there that a pig is only happy if they are fat. I feel so bad for overweight pigs because, just like people, when you are overweight you don't feel good and it is hard to move. I don't judge the owner because it is very easy for a pig to become overweight.  Why is an overweight pet pig not a good thing? If you look at pigs on a farm that are meat pigs and notice th...

Kasleigh and her husband have been married almost 12 years and we have four kids. They are a family of animal lovers. And that love has carried over into their home because they have a rotating door of rescues and rehabs and a couple special needs pets of their own. Kasleigh has wanted a pig since McDonald's put "Charlotte's Web" on VHS in its limited edition happy meal in 1993. Their first piglet...

Everybody who has a pig knows that pigs squeal. We are going to discuss why they squeal and what we can do to teach them that squealing is not acceptable behavior. So let's talk about why pigs squeal. Pigs are very vocal creatures. They are excellent communicators. They use a lot of different vocalizations. It can be hard to decipher what they are trying to tell us through their voice. I have foun...

In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, we talk with Cara about her nonprofit sanctuary Clover's Pig Preserve. We also discuss the difference between a sanctuary and a rescue. A sanctuary is where a pig will not be adopted out once they come into our home. They will live out the entirety of their life at the sanctuary. A rescue is a place that takes in pigs that need a new home after being neglect...

What is a mini pig? There are many misconceptions about pig size. There are also those that say that a mini pig does not exist. So, what is the truth? Does a mini pig exist? What is a mini pig? How can you know if the pig you are bringing home is a mini pig?  A mini pig is technically any pig under 300 pounds. There are breeds out there that are under 300 pounds, so a mini pig does exist. The prob...

Michelle lives in Connecticut with her husband and 2 children. They also have a 5-year-old Chiweenie named Minnie and a 2-year-old mini pig named Gilbert. They love taking walks as a family, where the pig and dog are included. They love their animals and like to spoil them.  Michelle has the goal of one day starting her own sanctuary so that she can rescue any unwanted pigs and other farm animals....

In this episode, Autumn discusses the reasons why so many pigs are rehomed.  The number of pigs rehomed within their first year of life is pretty high.  Why is this?  Find out in this episode!   Website: https://www .autumnacresminipetpigs.com/ Email: Autumn@autumnacresminipetpigs.com Educational Membership Group: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/support-group-subscription/ Instagram: https:...

In this Episode of The Pet Pig Podcast we talk with Maddie Johnson. Maddie is an Emmy-winning producer and animal rescuer living in the San Francisco area with what she calls her "farm-ily"(her dogs, pigs, chickens, and a llama) alongside a constant rotation of foster animals. Maddie specializes  in animal and rescue rehabilitation and uses her following to find these orphaned animals loving forev...

Nicki is a wife, mother, pigrent to 3 pigs and business owner of Hold onto Your Hooves. Besides her husband and son, pigs consume her whole world, and she loves it. She first found her love of pigs in high school doing FFA. Autumn talks with Nicki about the process of what it was like when she got her first pig. She tells us the biggest challenges she has had with owning three pet pigs. Nicki shar...

In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast Autumn will discuss the pros and cons of pet pigs. If you were to ask me what the best pet in the world is, i'm going to say a pig. I love pigs. But let's be real, a pet pig is not for everyone. They are so cute, and have great personalities but they can be a difficult pet. It is up to each individual to decide if a pig is a good pet for them or not. The only...

In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast we discuss, Why Zoning Laws Matter, with Anne. Anne lives in Long Beach, CA and is a radio DJ for a 90's show on 99.1 KLBP. She is a vegetarian and has been a passionate animal welfare advocate for many years. She also has a podcast named, "Off with Her Head History Podcast." She had an emotional support dog, Sophie, but she passed away after 11 years. She in...

In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast we discuss, The Story of Olive Garden the Pig, with Anne. Anne lives in Long Beach, CA and is a radio DJ for a 90's show on 99.1 KLBP.  She is a vegetarian and has been a passionate animal welfare advocate for many years. She also has a podcast named, "Off with Her Head History Podcast."   She had an emotional support dog, Sophie, but she passed away after 11...

In this episode of the Pet Pig Podcast Autumn explains pigs and herd hierarchy. What does it mean that pigs are herd animals? And how does understanding this allow us to be successful with our pet pig? When it comes to pigs there is a hierarchy and they need strong leadership. Autumn will discuss everything we need to know about herd hierarchy and how to successfully keep our pig at the bottom of...

In this Episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, we talk to Autumn's son Preston, to get some behind the scenes info on the farm. Preston gives us an update on the family farm and what they have been up to lately. Preston's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitacre_heritage_homestead/ Preston's YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPC2MdZtHRDDP1BjWvwhm8w   Website: https://www .autumnacresminipetpigs....

Sabrina is from the Bay area in California and has 3 pigs Leonard, Lola, and Louie. Each one of her pigs play a special role in her family. Her animals are her motivators to be a better and understanding person. They also help teach her how to be more patient with herself and with others. She feels like she needs them more than they need her.    In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast Sabrina expla...

Amy lives in Columbus area with her husband of 11 years, two kids, Jace (7) and Addie (4) and a Jack Russel Terrier named Remi.  They have had their pig, Annie, for about a year. Amy tells us about how her love of pigs was formed and what the experience of bringing home a piglet was like for her.  She also shares what the biggest challenges have been for her. Email: Autumn@autumnacresminipetpigs.c...

Today we are talking about a controversial topic in the pig world.  TEACUP PIGS What are teacup pigs? Probably fifty percent of the phone calls I receive are people asking me if I have teacup pigs. Is there a such thing as teacup pigs? NO Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a pixie pig, a nano pig, a micro pig or a micro mini pig.  These words have been created by brilliant marketers and adve...