What is a healthy weight for a pot belly pig?

What is a healthy weight for a pot belly pig?

between 90-150 pounds
Potbellied pigs generally weigh somewhere between 90-150 pounds, but can be lighter or heavier, depending on genetics and diet. There are accounts of “teacup” or “micro mini” pigs with mature weights of 20-30 pounds, but these claims have never been substantiated.

How big do potbelly pigs get?

Full grown potbellied pigs weigh an average of 70-150 lb. with some reaching 200 lb. or more; they average 3-ft. long and 15-inches tall. Full growth is not reached until about 5 years of age.

How much is a full grown pot belly pig worth?

In general, the cost of potbelly pig can range anywhere from $600-$800. The price usually includes vaccinations and a general health certificate and can even include spaying/neutering.

How long does a pot belly pig live?

Pot-bellied pigs typically live for 14-21 years, with an average of 15-18 years. To reach maximum lifespan, they must be fed a nutritionally complete diet and receive proper medical care (see handout “Veterinary Care for Mini-Pigs”).

Is my pig overweight?

One of the easiest ways to tell is just by looking. If your pig’s belly drags on the ground, the tail is sunken deep into their rear, their face has large jowls, their eyes are covered by fat rolls, their ears are pushed forward and down by fat, the pig is obese.

Do indoor pigs stink?

Pigs are generally clean animals and odorless because they don’t sweat. Their bodies are clean but their snouts are always covered in mud, leaves, or yogurt. Everything in your house at snout level will soon be covered in that as well.

Do potbelly pigs stink?

Intact male potbellied pigs can become aggressive, but they also stink. Neutering takes care of the odor and the aggression.

How much does a Juliana pig cost?

Our pure bred Juliana piglets start at $1000 and are ready to go to their new homes at five weeks old. By then they are already weaned and potty trained in our nursery.

How much food should a pot belly pig eat?

As a basic rule in non-breeding adults, feed about 1/2 cup of maintenance food per 25 pounds of the pig’s weight (so a 75-pound pig would get 1 1/2 cups of food). The total amount should be divided into 2 meals a day.

How much does a potbellied pig weigh?

How big do pot bellied pigs get? The average weight for a matured pot bellied pig is about 50 kilos (110 pounds) while females are about 48 kilos (106 pounds) and the height for an average male pot bellied pig can grow up to 14 inches (36 cm) and a female can grow about 13 inches (35 cm) according to breeders.

What is the life expectancy of a pygmy pot belly pig?

Common Name: Potbellied pig Scientific Name: Sus scrofa domesticus Adult Size: 2.5 feet long on average; weighs between 100 and 250 pounds Life Expectancy: 12 to 18 years on average

How much space does a pot belly pig need?

If you want to keep pigs for breeding you’ll need to take this into account and provide adequate space for these very large animals. The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine recommends a minimum of 10 square feet per pig for those over 250 pounds.

What is the best pot belly pig food?

You may have to buy little of each until you determine what your pig likes and doesn’t like. Apple (Limit seeds, no leaves) Apricot (Limit seeds, no leaves) Avacodo (No skin or pit) Banana- can eat peel as well as the fruit Berries Breadfruit Cherry (No pits or seeds, no leaves) Citron Coconut Date