(07-24-2013, 09:37 PM)Rube Wrote: I am always concerned about trendy pets. People rush out to buy something that looks cute and which some celebrities are known to own. It is really important to do some research and find out all you can before considering any type of pet.
Pigs can be friendly and inquisitive creatures, but they are not indoor animals and would probably be happier in a pen with outdoor access. Also I would worry about pet owners keeping a single pig, whatever its size. It is unnatural for a pig to live in isolation, without ever seeing another of its own kind. Human company will not compensate for its natural inclinations and social needs.
While I totally agree that one has to be specially prepared to take care of a miniature pig, I think that pigs evolved to live in a herd. Unless you are prepared to raise a small herd of little pigs in your house, it wouldn't be proper to raise a single pig. Then again, this is my opinion and as I haven't actually raised one myself, a person who has actually taken care of one would know better.
I do agree with Happyflowerlady about properly feeding them. Having a little pig in the bedroom does sound cute! Knowing that they can be toilet trained like dogs is quite a relief! But yes, they are not like dogs or cats so special knowledge and know-how is definitely required.
