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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

Spring: A good time to “tune-up” your potbellied pig

Spring is here!  Besides the usual lawn, garden, camp and vacation planning, I would like to encourage you to add your piggy to this list of spring things to do.  Make a renewed commitment to spend more time with your

Troubadorr April 30, 2017December 9, 2020 Grooming, Information Read more

Potbelly Pig Harnesses

Harness Training Your pig requires a specially designed harness because they have no neck to speak of. A pig can easily slip out of the traditional dog harness so start out correctly with a pig harness. My personal favorite is

Troubadorr August 10, 2015December 9, 2020 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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