The Truth About Mini Pigs
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- Do you really want a pet pig? This video will help you answer that question!
Sorry for all of the noise in this video. A lot of noise gets picked up while filming outside.
The Song of My People recording is mildly upset pig, it has not reached its full potential of “upset.”
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my pig screames when he has to go to the bathroom
Selena Pagan mine does too
Selena Pagan mine does too
Henry's Life my pig screams when i pick it up
lol cute
HAHA 😂😂😂
I don't care if my pig gets big I'll still love it!
me too
me too!
too cute! its breaking mi organs!
+grapedbygorilla Any pig can be a pet. It doesn't matter what size it is. Did you not watch the video? Esther is a pet and she is 700lb. And farm animals do not need to be treated differently just because of their size.
Happy Tails the real problem about this,its the size and the cost of maintance... for that is not good idea have any kind of pig has a pet... because they grow and grow,you can love them... but be sure of have enought money for him.
Does her tail ever get tired 😂
I thought the same lol
gravity falls lied about waddles
Izaiah Florez, yup!
🤣🤣🙌🏽
Izaiah Florez Mabel inspired me to get a mini pig boy was I wrong about what it’s like. now I’m a mom of 2 mini pigs boy and girl😂😂
Cease and desist
ooffff waddles is why I want a pig lol
Our potbelly pig is 3 years old, weighs 220 pounds, lives upstairs, eats downstairs, has a huge loving personality, has destroyed the daughters room and a very, very, very expensive table and the carpeting, is super flexible about meals, activities and time tables, is potty trained, (but he chose the spot not what we preferred), has never screamed unless squeezed, and quietly "talks" (grunts) to say hello, hungry, pee, walk, etc. We learned the meaning of his grunts. As soon as someone gets back from school, work, trip, etc he does cry loudly exactly like a baby till that person goes upstairs to say hello. Will "talk" a long time upon first greeting in morning even will sit down because the talk is long. He follows our verbal commands quite well, but not si much when we are not around. Knows how to open refrigerator & pantry but has only done so 1 time and never again. Literally calls my daughter/owner "Mama" when scared (vacuum cleaner, storms) and runs to her.
You're crazy to think that way to your pig.
Petunia's tail wagging is so precious! What a happy girl :)
Pigs eat very little. But I will say Petunia ate the entire video 😂😂
Geoff Cloutier
True. Non stop! A real 🐖
Zara Tariverdi Nicely done! 👏🏽
the screaming sounded like demonic possession
IKR
@@phoenixc7245 Have you heard a Fennec's happy squeal?
@@thepaganapostate3208 no
your pig is adorable.
petunia is a decent height and weight of a pig that I'd think was doable for myself.
Thank you for the video.
+NahBish Nah thanks!
@@timsmith6689 why
When I first heard a pig scream the first thought that came to my head was "So this is where horror movies get their sound effects from..."
Hello,my name is Steve and I run an animal rescue in San Diego CA. I wanted to thank you for making this very honest video about what these awesome animals are. I have 4 in rescue at this time because people had no idea what they were getting in to with a pig. Your explanation of what these animals are like is right on the money and I shared this video to my rescue pages. I work with a lot of different species like you do, most being reptiles and other exotics, but I try to never say no to any pet in need if at all possible.
Thank you for what do you for the animals too!!
The part where there's the screaming. It reminded me of earthlings. 😰 breaks me every time.
It's so sad that so many people only want it when it is a child
Well we need to breed a mini mini pig.
@@savagegecko4575 Yup. I want a mini pig, but he should to be mini, in this video, that "mini" Pig is big😅...
Because a large pig becomes very difficult to care for for many people and a lot of people don’t realize
Personally I would love a pig but I don’t think me renting an apartment in the long run will be suitable for it
One of my coworkers and his wive had a pot bellied pig. Some of the stories he told me of were so funny. Sometimes they would watch TV together, or other timed the pig would get attitude. He told about the time the pig tore up something in his house, and he would send it to stand in the corner for time out. Too funny!!!
Finally a straight forward video about the truth behind the size of a micro pig. I’ve been wanting one for awhile but the internet can’t agree on the adult size of them.
Thank you so much for this video. I get tired of people claiming mini pigs aren't real and that they make horrible pets etc. it's nice to see a legit video. I'd love a mini pig but I live in a small house in Florida with not a big yard at all. So I don't think sadly it would out well. I wouldn't want to get one and then find out he or she wouldn't be able to live a happy life.
Thanks for watching!
+Happy Tails the cutest part was some of petunias friends
Endertastic bc they are baby's
You should find someone in your area that has a minipig and volunteer to pig-sit. :)
Then you'd know for sure....
There are such things of tiny teacup pigs, they're called the piglets of mini pigs the size of the one in the video
As you 'warned' at the start, how big minipigs get when they're fully grown, I immediately thought about that I wanted a minipig for this actual grown up size in the first place.
I show pigs for FFA and I was blessed to keep three of my pigs. Two of the pigs are about the size of Esther! they are probably about 600+ pounds and then mine from this year is probably 225.. I LOVE pigs. I love animals in general! I'm SO happy I found your channel because I have a dog, a cat, and a ferret plus my 3 pigs!
That's awesome!
Shes eating the whole time lmao
Guinea pigs are amazing pets, too. They are highly under appreciated, but they are very social, loving, fun and make great pets.
THANK YOU for sharing this info!!! When people think "mini pig" they think it's going to be the size of a toy dog or something, not realizing that it's mini COMPARED TO A REGULAR FARM HOG! I like Julianas just for the simple fact that they are an actual breed and thus have breed standards - no taller than 19" at the shoulder and no more than 60 lbs. Still a good-sized pig, but waaaaayyyyy smaller than their pot bellied counterparts!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Love your Petunia! My Petunia is 5 years old and a little smaller. She's a Juliana and just a bit darker with similar genetic build. I still pick her up when needed (80-90 lb). She prefers not to be picked up but is snuggly and loves scratching, petting and rubbing and being talked to/with. Mini pigs come in 3 Healthy adult (5 year+) size categories: Small, under 100 lbs, Medium, 100+ lb range, Large, 200-300+ lb range. Genetics and feeding determine that final size. Never starve or gorge your mini pigs! Your Petunia looks great, healthy and happy.
I’ve had a young pig with me for just a few weeks and this all rings very true! He’s a wonderful little companion who instantly bonded to his new family, but we’re still working at reducing tantrums :)
Thanks so much for this informative, honest, and positive video!
I had a mini pig oncelol One time when I was out he got into my baking cupboard and ate 2 pounds of lard. Took a week before he could blink without poop flying out. He looked so sad and learned his lesson.
Thank you for making this video. I don't think I'll ever own a pig but I am an animal lover and a very curious person so I love to watch and learn from videos like this of awesome people that have bonded with all sorts of animals.
I was very curious of how a miniature pig was as a grown up and their personality traits.
I used to breed cows for a living. One of my farmers would take in animals that family's bought which became to large or were unable to care for anymore. It was one of my favorite calls to go on. I would spend more time there than at any other farm I went to. The animals were all so very social and enjoying the attention.
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Your video is underrated and simply point on. Love it.
Honestly I would even love a 650 lbs pig, they're all so smart and cute. I would definitely be willing to take care of it the way you're supposed to.
I hsve a mini pig , he is obsesed with pencils. He wants to esy them doesn't matter if your in the middle of using it or it's just in his sight. Then it's time to play tug of war to try to get what's left back. Soda bottles or any mastic bottle he feels needs to be used for piggy nose soccer. He's very quick to claim what he feels should be or rather is his in his mind any way.
He does go in his create and has learned to shut and lock himself inside. For his wanted quite time or when he wants to sleep. Thankfully he's yet to figure out how to unlock it. I really enjoyed hearing and learning more about your mini pig. Thanks for sharing.
Nicky 😀
Wow! You couldn't form a proper sentence if your life depended on it.
My Peggy is 3 1/2 and 94lbs. I love her way more than she loves me lol. Lots of great info for people considering adopting a pig. It wasn’t easy fo the first 6 months for me.
I didn't realize how smart pigs are, it's funny some of the things they do XD
Thanks for giving the pros and cons with honesty. Far too many animals end up living a sad life because people got them in ignorance. Pets are a lifetime commitment! Best to learn up front all that it enTAILS ;).
The last picture of Petunia and the puppy dog was so precious!!! I had to pause it so I could admire it longer :)
i love pigs . i always wanted one but now im not sure. I would want one but better not at home
Gotten one yet?
@@dennisluciano9353 better to have one if you have your own house not a complex. And live on your own
You must be sure they are legal in your area. My township has pigs as illegal, so check yours before getting one. Do the research you need to be sure you can have them and provide well for them. Other than that, wait while gathering information on the care, training, etc. Get a plush pig too if you can while you're waiting on the real deal.
Lmao I think people made up a "teacup pig" nickname for baby mini pigs if that's the smallest one.
I guess some people just jump to the conclusion that mini teacup pigs are just like chiuauas where they stay tiny their whole lives, but teacup pigs can only fit in a teacup while still a piglet. Adults are not smaller than the one in the video. You saw the pictures though, that pig was teacup size once
Aww! everytime she started to talk Petunia wagged her tail
I love her ❤️ she seems so sweet and genuine
Thank you for helping me understand what a mini pig is,and what they are like!Definitely the right pet for me!Ty!
Great video. I was thinking of getting a mini pig and they aren't as mini as I thought they would be so I'm glad I watched this video.
I am currently pet sitting a min i pig right now and needed to see this! Thank you!
shes still pretty tiny even compared with dogs! anything you have to bend to pet is a small animal in my book. from the julianas ive seen, they dont get more than 70lbs unless they are overfed. this was a good video though, im not trying to criticize just converse. =)
+Aleena Perez I agree with you, she is small. I just got told so often that she is HUGE. Compared to what, I'm not sure lol. And yes she is the typical size for Julianas. :)
@@HappyTailsAnimals That's why Juliana's would be my top choice if and when I were to get a pet pig. They're small for pigs, but a more easily managed size than the larger Kune Kune's, which I would love to have a few some day. If I went with full size farm pigs, I would want a few Glouchester Old Spots thanks to the book "When Pigs Fly" (I think that's it's name).
thank you so much! this video was very helpful
I loved your video!!! You actually described mini pigs to its perfection!!! I'm dad of 2 mini pigs :)
I was thinking of getting a mini pig myself and this vid is way more insightful to better understand what it means to be a mini pig owner myself.
+Jeremy Gutridge glad it helped you 😊
One of the very best discussions of pigs you'll find. Thank you, Petunia! This goes beyond anything you'll hear from a breeder and his photos of piglets in doll's clothes. It's an honest, detailed introduction that gets to the complexity of these animals with their human-like intelligence.
Don't purchase one of these smart, emotional, sensitive animals unless you're able to commit time to it every day. Tolerate but don't yield to its childish tantrums, set a firm example, treat it with love and respect--and it will reward you in kind--one of the best companions ever. But be forewarned: It's estimated that as many as 90% of mini-pig owners "dispose" of their pet in the first year. Please don't inflict the same cruelty on your pet.
Don't buy a "piglet," or you'll have a pet that's good for 3 months. Instead, purchase a "child" who can double its size one month, and triple the next. And if it exceeds 50 pounds by the end of the first year, that's "normal." Please don't contribute to the exploitation, abuse and mass suffering of these animals. And think twice about encouraging breeders who: 1. have the "fun" of playing with newborn piglets; 2. reap the profits of selling them at 2-3 months of age.
+caponsacchi Thank you!
+caponsacchi Thank you!
This was very informative. My family is laughing at me because I want a pig. They call me Dr. Doolittle.
If you see this let me know if you got one I want one now
Yooooo I literally told my carers 2 minutes ago that I wanted a mini pig and they called me the same thing
@@tonimcburnie Wow. Lol.
Thinking about this, but I'm very thankful for your video. Probably not the best for me. Yours is certainly super adorable!
Thank you for this video. People are very ignorant when it comes to them
This was very helpful! Thank you so much. I have always wanted a pig and this was very informational ☺️
This was extremely helpful and eyeopening. Thank you
Great Video. I was thinking of getting a mini but now changed my mind. I want the BIG one.
Excellent video! Now I know I can't have one due to their adult size since I live in an apartment. Very informational!
Wait, sorry, My pigs aren't smaller than the one in the video. Not by much! Sorry!
Kristythepistol I live in an apartment and have a grown teacup pig.
Elizabeth Shaw How big is it?
😭😭😭😭 I want a mini pig, but he should to be mini, in this video, that "mini" Pig is big😅...
I just bought my guy “Jimi Hamdrix “ and he’ll be about 50 lbs s he’s the runt of the litter. Most people’s dogs are bigger lol
Thank you for your realistic view & experience in having a pig. Far too many people get an animal without researching it & then it gets abandoned at a shelter when they realize it has annoying traits.
The very best video on this subject I've found until now. THANKS, I really feel like I'm closer to understand a human-pig relationship and contemplating one for me. GREAT WORK!!
I've always wanted a pig but it seems like a lot of work. I will live vicariously though Petunia and your channel 🤣
That tail is adorable. That snoot is adorable. Pig is adorable 💕
You and your pig are extremely adorable! Thank you for this information:)
Is wagging their tail a sign of happiness or does it just wag all the time anyway?
+Leah Layada Wagging is usually a sign of happiness. Petunia is usually very happy. Lots of talking (oinking) is another sign of happiness.
happiness :)
@@HappyTailsAnimals wow so thats also very similar to dogs?
wow!!!Another great video from Meghan!!Keep up the good work!!You really are an amazing person!!
+Mihir Karnick Thank you!
Seriousl the best animal TH-cam I've ever seen I'm obsessed with ur videos
+Chloe Sines Yay! 😄😄😆❤❤❤
Omg her tail is wagging so much!!!! it's so cute!!!!
thank you I've been trying to find a video a lot said mini pigs don't exist and I am grateful you know the truth.
and how can you make sure that the seller isnt lying about the breed
I bought a mini pig that's 100lbs now,I still keep her and I still love her
Thanks so much for this video. I have been wanting a mini pig for AGES and my birthday is coming up and my parents said no because they say they will get too big. But your pig isn’t that big. I am definitely showing my parents this video. If I got a mini pig I would be SOOOOOOOOOOO happy they are just so adorable.
Thank you for making this video, I'm planning on getting a mini pig after i graduate high school and college. Now I know more about them!
This was so helpful! I've been looking!
Dang! She's been really lucky on every aspect of pig owning 🙃🐷
I’m thinking of getting a mini pig and I’m going to have a big backyard so that’s good plus their easier to potty train is AMAZING. Thank you SO much for this vid.
You sound very smart, you are very pretty, and you love pets. Lucky are they people who surround you.
Thank you for this film
Thank you for enlightening us
We always thought a mini pig maxed out at about 10 to 15 pounds, not such an appealing option for a house pet anymore.
thank u so much for the info I didn't know how big my mini was going to get
I really hope you didn’t abandon it after it outgrew your expectations.
I was working at a small exotic petshop sweeping the floor when the owners pet pig ripped the stores door off of it's hinges to come inside & get attention
Pigs are fun
I've heard that a pig's scream can get so loud that it's been known to burst people's ear drums
Very informative. Thank you.
Very informative and entertaining. Thank you.
I really enjoyed and appreciated this video as I have been thinking of getting a mini pig for a little while. I was wondering if you could please do a mini pig care video some time in the near future? Thx
Thank you very much for this fantastic informational video. After watching this, I have come to realize that we are not in the right position yet to give one a home and saving the pig and us unnecessary heartaches.
I always thought minipigs were large animals but just smaller than regular pigs. My suspicion is confirmed haha.
VERY informative! Great job, pretty girl! Thank you SO MUCH! Thumbs up!! 👍🏽
Im glad I watched your video. Ive been looking into a pig and after watching your video I know it wont be a good fit in our home. I know owning a pet is a life long commitment so I would never rush into bringing any animal home yet along a pig. I would love to rescue one but you describing the lip smacking and sounds made me chuckle. I don't mind it but my partner goes nuts with those sounds.. so that is a deal breaker.. thank you for such an informative video!
What a happy girl!
excellent and very informative video!!!
Thank you :)
“Yeah. I’ll not run off in your vid. Give me good”...
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Great informative video.. Already watched many of the guys videos about Esther... I'm looking for one that is about 100 lbs or less.. I had a great Dane who was 165lbs so, I love my big animals!!
This is a great educating video. They are very intelligent very picky but such loving animals. I love my Otis! He loves to go on walks and he loves people. We got lucky with Otis.
Very informational! Thanks!
Hi happy tails!!! I was thinking about getting a mini pig for my birthday (it’s in June) and I was thinking if you can do just any kind of mini pig video. It will be really helpful!!! Like teaching tricks. Thank you!
Very informative! Thank you!
Super helpful! Thanks so much!!
You've probably heard this, but you're awesome for making this video, and videos like this educating people 😋
I saw you on the news and it made me curious about “mini pigs.” So I TH-camd the subject and here you are again. You must really know what you are talking about!
I've got a Potbelly pig that is in the 150-200 lbs range and is around 5yrs old... she's a good critter...
They make really good pets...
I've also got fairly large collection of North American Pit Vipers mostly different species of Rattlesnakes along with some Copperheads...
GREAT and VERY informative information on Mini Pigs!
+Deedee Morrison Thank you!
fascinating insight, thanks
Beautiful!
Fantastic video. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video. I'm currently planning on adding a mini pig to our family. I just want to make sure how to take care of it this video helped my decision on the type of pig. Thank you so much
Thank you for watching!
this was a great and informative video. I love her!