Apr 16, 2021 01:10:38 AM Edited Jun 27, 2021 05:28:05 AM by Jamie F
This little fella joined us last week. We're so happy to have him with us even if he is a bit of a drama queen.
We know he's going to get bigger - about 60k - but we'll be enjoying him as he is now and he won't be loved any less when he does grow.
Say hello to Duncan.
Apr 16, 2021 03:40:31 AM by Petra R
How cute is Duncan 🙂
Pigs are such clever beasts.
Sadly too many people get them and then get rid of them when they grow.
Apr 16, 2021 03:57:13 AM Edited Jun 27, 2021 05:28:28 AM by Jamie F
Petra R wrote:Sadly too many people get them and then get rid of them when they grow.
There's a mini-pig 'scam' in that people are sold these cute little darlings under the impression they will stay small. Which makes people a bit naive for believing it really. They are pigs after all.
I'm confident that Duncan will get to around 60kg but, if he does get much bigger, I've no problem finding a house with a big garden for him (they like to stay outside).
Apr 16, 2021 06:48:52 AM by Petra R
Jamie F wrote:There's a mini-pig 'scam' in that people are sold these cute little darlings under the impression they will stay small. Which makes people a bit naive for believing it really. They are pigs after all.
Yes, and then they end up getting eaten or dumped.
Apr 16, 2021 08:43:10 AM by Mary W
Jamie, he's just beautiful. I love pigs almost as much as I love miniature goats. And pigs can be housebroken I hear, unlike goats.
My son once had a girlfriend whose family bought a "miniature Vietnamese pig". It kept growing and growing and growing. Then it started getting out and running around the subdivision. I think it eventually went to the shelter to be adopted.
Jun 27, 2021 02:15:24 AM by Antonia B
Duncan is really cute! Pigs are very intelligent and, given them the chance, can be positive presence in a household.
Jun 27, 2021 05:27:31 AM Edited Jun 27, 2021 07:27:09 AM by Jamie F
Antonia B wrote:Duncan is really cute! Pigs are very intelligent and, given them the chance, can be positive presence in a household.
He has a lovely temperament. Very gentle and affectionate. (Although he is a bit of a drama queen)
Jun 27, 2021 08:13:49 AM by Martina P
Hello Duncan! Oh my, he is cute. Maybe I should get a pig. Then again, too much work.
Jun 27, 2021 04:32:56 PM by Jennifer M
When I finally get my many acres and build my McMansion, I'ma have a zoo with all the animals I want. That pig is so cute. I've heard they are really good pets. How long do they normally live?
Jun 28, 2021 01:27:31 AM by Jamie F
Jennifer M wrote:I've heard they are really good pets. How long do they normally live?
About 15 years
Jun 28, 2021 06:30:16 AM by Jennifer M
Jamie F wrote:
Jennifer M wrote:I've heard they are really good pets. How long do they normally live?
About 15 years
/puts pig on her lists of pets
😄
Jun 29, 2021 10:27:44 AM by Petra R
Friends of my brother's have a fully grown and absolutely massive wild boar as a pet. They found him as a tiny baby after the mum was run over by a car.
He was (presumably still is) a super character, incredibly clean and fun.
Jul 6, 2021 11:50:13 AM by Anthony H
How long do they live? Until Easter.
I'm going to get slammed for that one.