Title: Frequently Asked Questions - American Mini Pig Association
Headings: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average size of mini pigs?
What is a teacup pig, micro, royal dandie, pixie pig, nano, super nano?
What is Rooting? Why does my pig nudge me?
Susan Magidson, President Ross Mills Farm Video on curbing rooting.
How often and how do I bathe my pig?
How do I harness train my pig?
How do I potty train my mini pig?
How much and what do I feed my mini pig?
How do I socialize my pig?
Should my pig be spayed/neutered?
Do I have to trim my pigs hooves or tusks?
Should my pig be vaccinated/de-wormed?
What do I need when I bring my pig home?
Why do pigs grind their teeth?
When is a pig considered full grown?
How long do mini pigs live?
How do mini pigs play?
Do pigs shed?
Are pigs hypoallergenic?
Do pigs like car rides?
Do pigs do well with other animals?
Is it legal to own a pig? Zoning?
How do I get a pig from another state?
How old should breeding parents be?
Can pigs get sick? Can we pass illnesses between human/pig?
What can pigs do?

Content: You want the water to be chest level so they can easily keep their head out of the water. Make the bath calm and give them lots of praise. Allow them to stay in the bath long enough to get used to it and calm themselves. You can use cheerios and allow them to float as incentive. Many times pigs will learn to enjoy bath time if done consistently and starting as a piglet. How do I harness train my pig? The video below is a great training video if you would like to clicker train your pig and have them learn how to stand still while putting on their harness. With piglets you may have to hold them rather than have them stand but it is never too early to start training. You will want a figure 8 harness. You can buy a dog harness or order one specially made for pigs for a better fit.