GG
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Post by GG on Dec 7, 2009 11:43:10 GMT
I am wanting 2 pigs - ideally mini pigs - to grow no bigger than a small dog really.
Does anyone know where I can source these from???
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jofi
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Post by jofi on Feb 5, 2010 21:41:32 GMT
the smallest breed you can get are Kune kune's, but they still grow bigger than a small dog?? full grown they stand approx24- 30'' tall prob just under 3ft long
they are very easy to handle and very friendly, they don't dig everywhere up like most pigs as they graze, but they can still be quite destructive (love bulbs in the garden, mothers favorite plants etc...), if you need to contain them you will need electric fencing
they are a joy to have around, real fun & very comical
you do need CPH number & herd number, all you do for these is ring & give your detaills, but you do need to keep records of your pigs, but they are very basic
for kunes look on their web site or farmers guardian best places
good luck
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Post by paulal on Feb 7, 2010 10:52:45 GMT
What about the micro pig? Dont know that much about them - apart from they look absolutely gorgeous! Google them and contact breeders x good luck
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jofi
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Post by jofi on Feb 13, 2010 8:45:06 GMT
'Micro pigs' are pot bellied pigs that over the last few years have been bred smaller,
these wil still grow to 15-24", but keep in mind that these pigs have been bred runt to runt over the past few years to gain a smaller pig, runts of litters are usually the ones that have more health problems??
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Post by crazydaisy on Feb 16, 2010 9:10:53 GMT
i have been trying for months to buy a breeding pair of mini pigs, i have been in contact with a breeder in cambridgeshire but it seems like she wants to keep the breeding to herself. Not very forthcoming with any information of how to purchase them but yet advertises on a web site (cant quite remember what the site is but came across it while doing a mega search!) You can put your name on a waiting list with them (unless you are famous of course), you need to send in details of your home address so you can be googled and need a Parish Holding Number, etc etc. It isnt that easy but then again it keeps idiots away - you would hope. Bit worried about the health issues tho, that could be quite sad. Oh just came to me - Little Pig Farm - details are on this web how to buy one, but be prepared to be scrutinised!
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Post by jodievn on Feb 16, 2010 15:22:29 GMT
I have A bredding pair of Micro pigs they are the size of a springer spaniel i should be having a litter of them soon if your interested i will keep you posted let me know
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Post by duster009 on Feb 27, 2010 20:07:12 GMT
hi theres a breeder in the lake district if you google micro pigs it will come up, thats who the breeder in cambridgeshire got all her stock from and they dont charge the silly money like the lady in cambridgeshire i think about £250 -£300 quite a few colours aswell
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Post by simbad on Mar 11, 2010 16:50:22 GMT
hi can anyone pm me me prices and location I have a friend desperate to get hold of these! thanks
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Post by hunter on Mar 13, 2010 22:35:41 GMT
there is lady in ongar she is asking 700 each !!!!!!
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