Pigs LOVE food and will always eat when given the chance!
That’s why it’s so important for piggy parents to monitor their pigs food!
If a pig eats too much they can easily gain too much weight. this is hard on a pigs body, it wont allow them to move freely, can make it hard to walk and run, can cause organ issues, and can even shorten your pigs’ lifespan.
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Pigs will ALWAYS seem hungry even if they arent!
Pigs phsically can not feel when they are full!
They will ask for food ALL DAY long if not trained! Giving your pig treats, meals and snacks without having them “work for it” can cause spoiled pig syndrome.
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A mini pig should be a #3 body condition
A pigs weight can be hard to monitor at times, some pigs weight fluctuates very quickly, while others take a long time to change!
Its important to evaluate your baby as often as possible! If possible look at them daily and see how their body is looking, Being a 2 or 4 on the scale can have huge impacts to a pig’s quality of life and health! So please make sure to notice if your pig is inching farther from #3 and adjust by a tablespoon until the ideal size is achieved.
If at ANY TIME you need assistance
or advice on your pig’s body score,
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