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Author: Nancy Shepherd

Nancy’s Heart Pig – Little Stevie

Little Stevie was released from this life and moved on to joy, beauty and no pain.  He had been going down hill for some time. But on Monday March 7, 2022, something had changed. I noticed him chomping his jaw while

Nancy Shepherd April 14, 2022May 24, 2022 Uncategorized Read more

Help your Porcine Adjust to a New Human Baby

by Nancy ShepherdAuthor of: Potbellied Pig Parenting Having a pet pig is certainly good practice for becoming the parents of a biological child. However, your only pig child may not see this addition as particularly wonderful. In fact, it’s most

Nancy Shepherd December 15, 2021March 1, 2022 Uncategorized Read more

A Special Pig

I’ve had potbellied pigs since 1989 and once in a while, there is just a very special piglet.  Granted each pig is unique in his or her own way, but the exceptional pig is just so much fun.  Let me

Nancy Shepherd October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

What is a micro-mini pig? What is a mini-pig? Don’t be fooled!

Size is an issue that breeders continually grapple with. The pet market demands a small pig. What is so interesting to me as a past commercial hog breeder is that people think a 90 pound potbelly is BIG. Just let

Nancy Shepherd August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

Sound Advice for Your Pet Pig

Sound Advice for Your Pet Pig Courtesy of The North American Pet Pig Assn. www.petpigs.com Here are some simple things you can do to keep your vet bills down without sacrificing the quality of care that your pet pig receives.

Nancy Shepherd April 27, 2021August 2, 2021 Information Read more

Coat Care

Pigs typically have very dry skin and flaking occurs.  Here is a secret remedy.  A product called Blue Magic can be purchased at most drug stores in the ethnic hair products section.  Be sure to purchase the Blue Magic that

Nancy Shepherd January 19, 2015November 11, 2020 Grooming Read more
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  • Help your Porcine Adjust to a New Human Baby
  • A Special Pig
  • What is a micro-mini pig? What is a mini-pig? Don’t be fooled!
  • Sound Advice for Your Pet Pig

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