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can you have a pig as a pet?

GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
edited February 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
you can in the movies.

I think I would like a little pig.
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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    You can get Pot-Bellied pigs. A girl at my grade school had one :)

    http://www.pigs4ever.com/PotBelliedPigInfo/FAQs.htm
    NERDS!
  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    I think in some places yes, some places no.. I wouldn't recommend a pig in Boston.. ;) Maybe on a farm though
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    GraySaturday wrote:
    I think in some places yes, some places no.. I wouldn't recommend a pig in Boston.. ;) Maybe on a farm though

    :(.

    I really want a pet.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    i remember the pig fad.
  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    :(.

    I really want a pet.

    How about this little piggy??

    http://www.petsworld.co.uk/images/guinea-pig.jpg

    squeak!
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    I remember saying to my dad, "I want a pet pig."

    He replied, "And what are you going to do with it? Fuck it?"
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    GraySaturday wrote:
    How about this little piggy??

    http://www.petsworld.co.uk/images/guinea-pig.jpg

    squeak!

    hehehehehe he's cute!!! I love little funny animals.

    I want a BIG pet though! (allergic to cats, can't take care of a dog...I suppose I can't take care of a pig either...though maybe pigs are smart enough to take care of themselves...:))
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    i saw a pig at the vet the other day.....check with your local shelter......:)


    clooney has/had a pig.....if that helps....:p
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    cutback wrote:
    i saw a pig at the vet the other day.....check with your local shelter......:)


    clooney has/had a pig.....if that helps....:p

    Speaking of Clooney and pets did you hear about what he did to his roomates cat early on in his career? Hilarious!!! Cruel, but hilarious!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • roarroar Posts: 1,116
    South of Seattle wrote:
    You can get Pot-Bellied pigs. A girl at my grade school had one :)

    http://www.pigs4ever.com/PotBelliedPigInfo/FAQs.htm

    grode.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    a lot of those potbellied pigs are crossbred with other pigs, so they get a lot bigger than they should. problem is you dont know it until they start growing.
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    mookie9999 wrote:
    Speaking of Clooney and pets did you hear about what he did to his roomates cat early on in his career? Hilarious!!! Cruel, but hilarious!

    richard kind (of mad about you & spin city) was the roommate......him telling that story is one of the funniest things i've ever heard....:D:D

    OH KITTY!!!!!!! :p
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    cutback wrote:
    richard kind (of mad about you & spin city) was the roommate......him telling that story is one of the funniest things i've ever heard....:D:D

    OH KITTY!!!!!!! :p

    Shit! Was it Richard Kind?!? I forgot that part!!! I love when he told it on Dennis Miller Live!! I really need to dig those tapes out of storage!!! OH KITTY!!! LOL!!!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    mookie9999 wrote:
    Shit! Was it Richard Kind?!? I forgot that part!!! I love when he told it on Dennis Miller Live!! I really need to dig those tapes out of storage!!! OH KITTY!!! LOL!!!


    that's right it was on dm live.....you're right, i gotta find my tapes as well.....:D


    i met richard kind once....almost hit me with his car....very nice guy! :D
  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    The first thing I think of when pondering a type of pet is "what would the poop situation be with this thing?" It think the reason I have never had a dog, despite always wanting one, is that I don't want to commit to a lifetime of picking up it's poop. :D

    I wonder what you do with pigs. Could they go for a walk? Could you train it to use a box? A diaper? :D
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    The first thing I think of when pondering a type of pet is "what would the poop situation be with this thing?" It think the reason I have never had a dog, despite always wanting one, is that I don't want to commit to a lifetime of picking up it's poop. :D

    I wonder what you do with pigs. Could they go for a walk? Could you train it to use a box? A diaper? :D

    the poop situation really is the first consideration.
  • tybirdtybird Posts: 17,388
    First, a lot of places did pass "anti-pet pig" ordinances back when the pot-bellied fad was heating up.

    Second, pigs have very sharp and utile teeth...especially males. They, even the pot-bellied ones, will bite the ever loving shit out of you if make them ill. My grandmother made two attempts at having pot-bellied for a pet. I have felt the wrath of pig's teeth more than once.

    Third, pigs are social animals. You need at least two pigs or you have biting problems.

    Fourth, you over-feed....they will grow, and grow, and grow.
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  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    the best thing about having a pet pig is, if and when you get tired of it, you can eat it. : )

    pigs are smart animals. i dont know personally, but i drive by a house near me that has a BIG MF'er in the side yard, its been there forever.
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  • MattCameronKicksButtMattCameronKicksButt Posts: 4,317
    I don't see why anyone can't keep a pet pig but I really hope you do some research into the proper environment it needs to be kept in first. I think you might have a fair bit of work ahead of you and if you have a problem with the poop, it's probably not a good idea. :D
    If you're aloud to in your area, you might have to have the RCPCA (Or the equivelant) to come and check your garden/pig pen out.
  • comebackwomancomebackwoman Posts: 7,271
    You can get a mini pig!!!
    http://abcnews.go.com/International/popup?id=3737833
    I want one :)
    There's a light when my baby's in my arms :)
  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    comebackgirl wrote:
    You can get a mini pig!!!
    http://abcnews.go.com/International/popup?id=3737833
    I want one :)


    Holy Crap!!!! i want one too!! that rocks!!!

    my dogs would love it. maybe. lol
    Peace, Love.

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    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
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  • KosmicJelliKosmicJelli Posts: 1,855
    tybird wrote:
    First, a lot of places did pass "anti-pet pig" ordinances back when the pot-bellied fad was heating up.

    Second, pigs have very sharp and utile teeth...especially males. They, even the pot-bellied ones, will bite the ever loving shit out of you if make them ill. My grandmother made two attempts at having pot-bellied for a pet. I have felt the wrath of pig's teeth more than once.

    Third, pigs are social animals. You need at least two pigs or you have biting problems.

    Fourth, you over-feed....they will grow, and grow, and grow.


    Tybird said exactly my answer....

    oh and they stink to high heaven!!!!! Good to have only as raising food...

    smart buggers, my ex had one that would turn on a keyboard with its snout and dance for an oreo ...

    oh and learned how to open the fridge so it could gorge itself
  • PJaddictedPJaddicted Posts: 1,432
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    This was our pet pig Niki....he was put down this past year at almost 12 years old. He did not stay small....weighed around 150 pounds. We were told he was a pot bellied pig..he was not, he was a cross. We were also unable to house brake him. I do not recommend them as pets unless you have a nice yard and pen for them. They can be very destructive in the house....if they want food, entire cabinet doors will be torn off the hinges to get to it!

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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Maybe you should get a mini-horse? :D
    NERDS!
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Pigs scare me... mini or otherwise :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • nuffingmannuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Friends of mine had 2 pigs they were feeding up for food. They couldn't go through with it as they had become so attached. Now they have these 2 huge pigs as pets.
  • comebackwomancomebackwoman Posts: 7,271
    the wolf wrote:
    Holy Crap!!!! i want one too!! that rocks!!!

    my dogs would love it. maybe. lol
    How cute would it be to have a little mini pig running around the house? I saw these on the news a few months ago and I've wanted one ever since :)
    There's a light when my baby's in my arms :)
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    MattCameronKicksButt wrote:
    I don't see why anyone can't keep a pet pig but I really hope you do some research into the proper environment it needs to be kept in first. I think you might have a fair bit of work ahead of you and if you have a problem with the poop, it's probably not a good idea. :D
    If you're aloud to in your area, you might have to have the RCPCA (Or the equivelant) to come and check your garden/pig pen out.

    I'm not seriously considering getting a pig. As I said I can't take care of a dog right now, I certainly can't have a pig. I just saw one on TV and thought it was really cute.
  • seanw1010seanw1010 Posts: 1,205
    my cousin had a pot bellied pig. theyre great pets!
    theyre really better outside though, so wouldnt reccomend them if u dont have a yard and fence
    they call them fingers, but i never see them fing. oh, there they go
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