tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post4205495650400838393..comments2023-10-24T11:39:30.499-04:00Comments on Inside Storey: Sue Weaver: Another Pig!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-76773162071429489222013-12-19T20:26:32.341-05:002013-12-19T20:26:32.341-05:00The photo you are showing in your article is not a...The photo you are showing in your article is not a pure Vietnamese pot-bellied pig but a cross with some other dotted breed. Purebreds don't ever have that pattern of markings. <br />Original purebreds sold for 3000 each or 5000 a pair. So most of the ones you see are hybrids of farm breeds. All of the banter online is misinformed talk about mutt pigs.<br /><br />It's too bad, because people who would really enjoy these animals are hesitant when they read all the articles on the mutt pigs like they are purebred. Purebreds also have more alleles genetically because they are basically feral indigenous pigs of Vietnam. They are not linebred like other pig breeds. When you cross a Vietnamese pig with it's massive genetic base with a specifically linebred type--you get mostly the genetics of the linebred because it is more concentrated. Only purebreds can be predicted in adult size.<br />AND never feed american pelletized chows because they contain the same grain/ingredient sources used in blending hog chows. These chemicals induce weight gain for slaughter. If you think these agricultural giants find organic sources to blend your "minipig" chow you need to wake up. <br />Feed whole oats and timothy hay (horse feed) for a normal sized animal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092755422682888733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-1694185754283348332012-05-04T09:16:11.351-04:002012-05-04T09:16:11.351-04:00Thanks, Kristy. He IS adorable. He apparently plan...Thanks, Kristy. He IS adorable. He apparently plans to stay as he's taken up residence with our other pig, Carlotta. <br /><br />Sadly, there are many unwanted pets out there. Equine rescues are innundated with animals right now, as are the llama groups I keep in touch with. Adoption through a rescue is always a good idea.<br /><br />SueSue Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706146954234488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945534220050354353.post-38647752288132377022012-05-04T08:54:33.112-04:002012-05-04T08:54:33.112-04:00Possum is such a cutie!
I never knew there was su...Possum is such a cutie!<br /><br />I never knew there was such a problem with unwanted pet pigs... I wish people understood the responsibility before getting a pet. As with any pet, you need to make a lifetime commitment to that animal. I love animals, but I have just one dog because that is all that I am able to commit to. I hope that your post effects everyone as it did myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com