tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post5016474685422892679..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Teacup PigsBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-37144086614109356892014-02-18T10:04:41.604-08:002014-02-18T10:04:41.604-08:00I just adopted a nano mini pig from Angel Enterpri...I just adopted a nano mini pig from Angel Enterprise Farm in Florida. Our piggie has adjusted just fine to the family and that includes with our dogs and cats. Owning a pig has its challenges, nothing comes easy. So far training has been successful, I can't believe how smart he is!! Also sleeps the whole night and wakes up when he knows his humans are up. Anyhow, if you are looking to get a pet pig, look up Joyce and Angel Enterprise Farm in Florida. She cares for her pigs and is always willing to answer any questions you have prior or after adopting your piglet, very informative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-38459849543349231782013-12-15T18:11:26.804-08:002013-12-15T18:11:26.804-08:00Go for it Annie
Pigs do not smell. Will stay small...Go for it Annie<br />Pigs do not smell. Will stay small if you do not overfeed it. Just like children if you feed it McDonalds type food it would be a hog. They can be loving pets, and love attention. you are welcome to visit my home to see. <br />Angel Enterprise Farm<br />Joyce Wellshttp://www.teacuppiggies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28094412072264601932009-12-15T11:55:29.657-08:002009-12-15T11:55:29.657-08:00SAY DO WHAT NOW? Ya'll got me straight trippi...SAY DO WHAT NOW? Ya'll got me straight trippin'!Willinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-87155303301333859812009-11-18T16:24:49.640-08:002009-11-18T16:24:49.640-08:00Would a teacup pig eat ham?Would a teacup pig eat ham?Jimbo Jonzenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-76318714082689189152009-11-14T12:01:36.031-08:002009-11-14T12:01:36.031-08:00Many of those who are expressing negative opinions...Many of those who are expressing negative opinions seem to be giving out some misinformation.<br /><br />To "two words: Swine Flu." here's 3 words, "Read A Book".<br /><br />To the person mentioning someone's experience about getting a pot-bellied pig and the size it grew to, these pigs are pot-bellied pigs bred with even smaller pigs. But make sure if you get one, you are certain that the seller is reputable and isn't selling you something else.<br /><br />Owning a pig is very demanding for several reasons. They are very intelligent and need a lot of stimulation and interaction. If they don't get that you may get behavioural problems. Pigs will do much better with company, so you'll do better to get two, they can get along well with dogs, but you need a laid back dog and you have to spend a lot of time getting the introduction done properly.<br /><br />Owning a pig is for someone who has space both in their house and outside of it. Pigs and apartments are difficult, even little pigs. They need room.<br /><br />Pigs are a big commitment, but are wonderful loving pets for those who can make that commitment. Don't get one if can't devote the time and attention.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54693586666525423632009-11-06T11:21:46.899-08:002009-11-06T11:21:46.899-08:00What would Niles do?What would Niles do?blogwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362291687463326731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66033050080575353782009-11-05T14:04:49.878-08:002009-11-05T14:04:49.878-08:00Would love to hear how this works out for you. My ...Would love to hear how this works out for you. My husband desperately wants a pet pig (he always has as he likes their personalities but doesn't like the shedding of other pets). I've heard some really mixed reviews of pigs as pets, so I've got anxieties about the idea.JessicaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06611691212945188227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-36498932812496452132009-11-03T14:33:49.624-08:002009-11-03T14:33:49.624-08:00She did promise to "take it to the market&quo...She did promise to "take it to the market". If I were the pig, I'd decline that ambiguously scary-sounding trip...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181657067069143021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41784013985036441282009-11-02T16:43:47.161-08:002009-11-02T16:43:47.161-08:00Annie,
May I suggest an alternative for a pet? H...Annie,<br /><br />May I suggest an alternative for a pet? How about an iguana -- especially one that's intelligent enough to know where to take care of business? A friend of mine in Buffalo, Russ Scinta, gave one to his daughters when they were young and he developed a remarkable skill (the iguana, not Russ -- I'm not sure where Russ does his business -- see the YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNEh37M9KSQ). Unfortunately Iggy passed away this year (he was well into this teens), and when they had to dispose of him, they did the only honorable and obvious thing -- they took him to the vet (and you probably thought I was going to say they flushed him down the toilet)...Tom Quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959628996361620134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-37123133867600835212009-11-02T15:43:43.497-08:002009-11-02T15:43:43.497-08:00I say go for it. how do you "abandon" a ...I say go for it. how do you "abandon" a pig anyway? I've never seen anyone leave a half-eaten ham sandwich, especially americans. There'll be a place for them once celebrities move on to the next fad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-89052431732923191172009-11-02T14:14:35.393-08:002009-11-02T14:14:35.393-08:00Look what happens when you send a nice Jewish girl...Look what happens when you send a nice Jewish girl from Westwood off to college in the Midwest. She comes back and wants to open a <br />4H chapter. Good for her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42288010695154553622009-11-02T12:58:24.702-08:002009-11-02T12:58:24.702-08:00I knew someone who though he bought a small breed ...I knew someone who though he bought a small breed of pig as a pet for his children.<br />it turns out that it was just young.<br />he now has one of the biggest pigs I have ever seen in the gardenAnonymous boschnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-59292714669336724932009-11-02T10:46:50.569-08:002009-11-02T10:46:50.569-08:00"Pigasus" is always a good name if you c..."Pigasus" is always a good name if you can't decide.<br /><br />You can enter him or her in competition at the LA County Fair next year, giving your dad another excuse to the visit Pomona<br /><br />If it doesn't work out, it can be trained to be pork chopsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58735489048740648692009-11-02T10:39:59.383-08:002009-11-02T10:39:59.383-08:00I have to echo the don't get one because Paris...I have to echo the don't get one because Paris Hilton has one-I absolutely love the South Park episode where all her dogs commit suicide at their first opportunity.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03092805210074185421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-18581456415141204562009-11-02T08:59:29.825-08:002009-11-02T08:59:29.825-08:00Oh, come on, let the kid have her pig.
The whole...Oh, come on, let the kid have her pig. <br />The whole world is going to end in 2012 anyway!Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228337181334292226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-82459594025715503172009-11-02T08:04:20.175-08:002009-11-02T08:04:20.175-08:00It gives new meaning to the phrase "bringing ...It gives new meaning to the phrase "bringing home the bacon".<br /><br />Seriously, I agree that unusual or exotic pets are not a good idea. I used to help care for a number of abandoned exotic and often accidently mistreated pets (e.g. inappropriate diets or care leading to longterm health problems) at the Wildlife Waystation in LA.<br /><br />RayAlaskaRaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-60832939029722146962009-11-02T07:56:58.079-08:002009-11-02T07:56:58.079-08:00What's best for the pig? Would Arnold have wa...What's best for the pig? Would Arnold have wanted to trade Green Acres for city life?<br /><br />wv:cleoutat = Intended insult to the Queen of Egypt but missing a letter.Mary Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186261066656584772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15886340740661501022009-11-02T07:52:20.876-08:002009-11-02T07:52:20.876-08:00Annie,
I am sorry to be one of the many, but I ag...Annie,<br /><br />I am sorry to be one of the many, but I agree that it may not be the best idea. <br /><br />I have on suggestion: if you must go through with it, how about getting an adult pig from whatever animal shelter accepts those things? The fact that they live 20 years means that unless you get one that is at least 5 years old you will have the pig until you are over 40! The next 20 years of your life are the ones during which you are most likely to marry and have children. Why complicate life with those pigs by gettin one before you even marry?<br /><br />Good luck.Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68286417303524636212009-11-02T07:41:45.914-08:002009-11-02T07:41:45.914-08:00Oh Annie, you ham.Oh Annie, you ham.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-560782885818045642009-11-02T06:55:56.909-08:002009-11-02T06:55:56.909-08:00We take in homeless and disabled parrots (currentl...We take in homeless and disabled parrots (currently have 15, ranging from a parakeet up through two African grays and three cockatoos), so I suggest you adopt a bird instead. Pigs are very smart, but parrots are smarter, live much longer, are easier to take care of, smell much better (some smell like potpourri), and they're better conversationalists than most people you'd meet on the Internet. I include the cockatoos in that, and all they do is say "Hi" and scream, which still puts them one word higher on the vocabulary scale than a lot of political bloggers I could name. A cockatiel is a perfect "starter bird." They're small and easy to take care of, but have very big personalities. Here's an essay I wrote about our late, disabled cockatiel Rosey that illustrates what I mean: http://www.lauraainsworth.com/news/rosey.htm<br /><br />If you'd like to find a bird (or dog or cat) near you who could use a loving home, just go to: http://www.petfinder.com/index.htmlPat Reederhttp://www.comedy-wire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58799940648891181582009-11-02T04:27:10.485-08:002009-11-02T04:27:10.485-08:00Cats like humans ... who else could they get to wo...Cats like humans ... who else could they get to work for them so cheap?Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219814657475635186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-35414150727576195692009-11-02T03:14:49.851-08:002009-11-02T03:14:49.851-08:00Here's the best reason NOT to own a teacup pig...Here's the best reason <b>NOT</b> to own a teacup pig... Paris Hilton owns one.<br /><br />I'd suggest reading this article before making pig plans. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/411707_tvgif30.html" rel="nofollow">Celebrity "Teacup" Pig Craze: Will It Create an Abandoned Pig Epidemic?</a><br /><br />I highly recommend going the dog route. There isn't a mammal on the planet that is more adoring of humans.l.a.guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24731827078623778462009-11-01T23:22:54.165-08:002009-11-01T23:22:54.165-08:00I guess I'm with the antis here, but I'm n...I guess I'm with the antis here, but I'm not so sure if the post was a bit, or not. Besides, who's to say you shouldn't own a pig in L.A., when a Saint Bernard is considered totally humane? When was the last time someone got lost in a blizzard in Santa Monica and needed an emergency litre of schnapps. In the mean time, you see bikini wearing chicks on roller blades attached to big, hairy beasts, cruising Venice Beach every day. <br /><br />I think there's a joke in there somewhere (?) ...Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-84053374672904602442009-11-01T22:43:01.857-08:002009-11-01T22:43:01.857-08:00I think it's time to read Charlotte's Web ...I think it's time to read Charlotte's Web again, and if you decide to go forward, ask your dad who should voice the spider.mental-linthttp://www.mental-lint.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-32126187194879027332009-11-01T22:31:21.079-08:002009-11-01T22:31:21.079-08:00Annie,
Step away from those Green Acres reruns. Be...Annie,<br />Step away from those Green Acres reruns. Before you commit to owning a pig - see if you can successfully do Farmville on Facebook for a month. That'll show you what it's like to be a slave to a pig. Of course, if you do come to your senses -- there's always the Pet Rock option. Stony & I have been BFFs since __ well F.J S Swansonnoreply@blogger.com