can you have a pig as a pet?

GreenTeaDisease
GreenTeaDisease 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 Seattle
    South 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!
  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday 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
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease 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.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun
    LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    i remember the pig fad.
  • GraySaturday
    GraySaturday 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!
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots 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?"
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease 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...:))
  • norm
    norm 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
  • mookie9999
    mookie9999 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!"
  • roar
    roar 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.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun
    LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun 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.
  • norm
    norm 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
  • mookie9999
    mookie9999 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!"
  • norm
    norm 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.Lo
    Brain 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
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease 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.
  • tybird
    tybird 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 wolf
    the 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.
    Peace, Love.

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  • Collin
    Collin Posts: 4,931
    http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcand1etDSw
    THANK YOU, LOSTDAWG!


    naděje umírá poslední
  • MattCameronKicksButt
    MattCameronKicksButt 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.

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