Raising pigs is tricky. For starters, they have pretty voracious appetites. And then there is the need to give them plenty of calories so they grow big, and quickly, but all the while giving your pigs a good, varied diet so they stay healthy. You definitely don’t want to feed pigs junk calories as their …
When it comes to refreshing summer treats, nothing is more symbolic than watermelon. Sweet, cooling, and incredibly juicy, there is nothing better than a slice on a hot day. As it turns out, many animals also enjoy watermelon for much the same reason as we do. But how about our pigs? Can our pigs eat …
Pigs are rightly renowned for their intelligence, as they are naturally quite clever and are capable of learning many voice commands and tricks. This has led some people to wonder if pigs could be used as service animals, particularly given their calming and affectionate nature. Though the role of service animal is almost always filled …
Pigs are renowned for eating just about anything. But despite this impression, and that pigs are omnivorous, they cannot eat truly anything. In fact, some foods that seem quite wholesome can be bad for pigs and other animals. One of the most contentious is the humble onion. Depending on who you ask, it is either …
Pigs are known to eat just about anything, but despite this reputation they shouldn’t be fed a one-track diet. Pigs need a variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables, in order to grow, stay healthy, and thrive. Luckily, pigs can get considerable nutrition for many common vegetables. How about carrots? Can pigs eat carrots safely? …
Pigs are known as animals that will eat pretty much everything. Lots of owners tend to give them scraps and leftovers from their own tables because of this tendency. But just because they can eat anything does not mean they should. There are plenty of foods out there, including all kinds of people’s food, that …
Pigs have a reputation for being able to eat absolutely anything, but as any owner knows by now the reality doesn’t quite live up to that. Pigs have specific nutritional requirements, and they can get sick if those requirements are not met or if they are given substandard or harmful food. Accordingly, it is a …
Pigs have a reputation as loving mud, muck, and mire, and seem to enjoy nothing more than getting positively filthy. Though this reputation is only partially true, there is no denying that pigs seem entirely happy to wallow when it suits them. The deeper the puddle the better, it seems! This brings up an obvious …
Among livestock, pigs are often thought to be the most intensive eaters. Big, broad appetites mean that pigs will eat just about anything in their quest for calories. Although the reality does not quite stack up to the popular conception, as every owner knows, it is entirely true that pigs need a very diet of …
Most pig owners know that their pigs can eat all sorts of food, including meat, vegetables, and even fruit. But what they might not know is just what kinds of fruits and veggies their pigs can eat and get nutrition from. How about something like pumpkin? Can pigs eat pumpkins? Yes, pigs can eat pumpkins …
