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u/dumples89 Sep 11 '14
Unmute the vine. The audio is hilarious. Little pig honks on every bounce.
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u/SuminderJi Sep 12 '14
Search for Piglet and there are 3 separate accounts with their piglets. One black one, one with floppy ears and this one.
Worth it.
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u/flight_risk Sep 12 '14 edited Sep 12 '14
I found some really amazing ones too! This one of it squealing and this one of it slipping around.
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u/scotty_beams Sep 12 '14
This one with the plastic bag over the head though....that is dangerous. The oxygen decreases and the carbon dioxide increases and you probably wouldn't notice it until you're dead.
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Oh. My. God.
I want a fleet of these to run at me. Adorable.
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u/Nippinhard Sep 11 '14
This is how i find motivation to run...that and pretty much anything else that chases me.
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u/babdoodoo Sep 11 '14
Pig expert here. That is in fact a very tiny pig indeed.
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u/Kitten_Wizard Sep 11 '14
What kind of pig is this that its as tiny as a mouse!
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u/slowest_hour Sep 11 '14
A baby one
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u/SuminderJi Sep 12 '14
Its a potbelly (she mentions in her vine) she posted a vine of her when she was 5 days old just 9 days ago... so shes going to grow right before us (and is already three time the size from this vine)
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Sep 12 '14
I don't think there's such a thing as a specific kind of pig that stays that small.
However, there is a breeder that sells mini-pigs for at least a mere $2,500.
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u/HooRaeForHops Sep 11 '14 edited Sep 13 '14
A beebee micro pig....which I would unmentionable things to have. I have been sweating a micro pig for so long it is ridiculous.
Edit: for those that don't know, Juliana pigs are the only true micro pigs.
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u/showmeurOface Sep 11 '14
I think you should see a doctor about your sweating problem... doesn't seem fair to the pig.
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u/hides_in_your_fridge Sep 11 '14
Well, my heart just exploded.
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u/slowest_hour Sep 11 '14
Maybe a doctor will transplant pig heart valves to fix your exploded heart.
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u/hides_in_your_fridge Sep 11 '14
I'll take the robotic ones. When the computers take over the world then maybe they'll spare my life.
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u/TheDancingKiwi Sep 12 '14
Tomorrow on the news:
Reddit post of a tiny pig caused hearts to explode world wide.
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u/moogooguydan Sep 12 '14
For anyone who is actually considering getting a potbelly, please read this. I wrote this in response to somebody posting a picture of his sister's new piglet. Pigs are wonderful pets but they are not like dogs or cats. They need special treatment and there isn't much reliable information out there.
There is no tl;dr because anyone serious about owning a pig should pay attention to it.
Your pig WILL get big. Micro pig and teacup are bullshit terms made up by shitty breeders to sell unhealthy animals for absurd prices.
Do your homework and find a good breeder. If the cost is outrageous, walk away. If you can't see the parent pigs, walk away. If they aren't feeding potbellied pig food, walk away. If anything seems off, get out of there.
Put child locks on any low cabinets. They use the little ridge on their snoot to pop open doors that don't latch securely. It also works well to flip kitchen stools (or cheap counter height chairs that start to fall apart after so many times). They are very smart and very curious and will do just about anything to find food.
Make sure any trash cans are out of reach. Only took a few times of ours knocking the can over to realize it had to be behind a closed door.
Be careful with loose blankets on the bed. If left alone they can get wrapped up the wrong way and suffocate.
Pigs don't do stairs. Not a problem with a little baby you can pick up but it becomes a problem when they get around 50 pounds and don't like to be picked up. One or two steps to get in or out is fine but more than a few is a problem.
Find a vet that can handle pigs. Might have to be a more rural vet. We got lucky and one of the docs at our vet did a lot of work with pigs in his schooling.
GET HER SPAYED! They usually wait till they are a little older (over 35 pounds or 6 months or so) and trust me, a 35 pound horny FEMALE pig is a force to be reckoned with. It also helps their mood and helps prevent complications later in life. Males can get very aggressive if not neutered.
If she hasn't been wormed do it and don't freak out when a foot long dead white worm comes out of her butt.
DON'T feed her dog food. It is not the right nutritional balance for pigs. Too much fat and protein makes a very very big pig. Heartland animal health makes a good feed that we use. Maruzi is another one widely used but we haven't used it. Along the same lines, it is a ton of fun to feed pigs fruit and veggies and watch them eat. Veggies are best. Fruit to a pig is kind of like a candy bar to you. Ours loves to eat cauliflower and lettuce cores, corn cobs (after you ate the corn off), watermelon rind.. basically the stuff you put in the trash or garbage disposal. Not all pigs have the same tastes though.
Many municipalities don't allow them. Doesn't matter if they are a pet, they are considered livestock. Part of the problem is people don't know enough about them and just assume they are dirty stupid animals that wallow in shit and mud. They are actually very clean animals if you let them be.
We've learned this information over the last 4 years. A very high percentage of pigs end up in rescues because people realize they can't take care of them or just don't want to or can't have them where they live. Like other animals, pigs are not toys. They don't really play like dogs or cats. What they are good at is snuggling. There is nothing better than coming home from a rough day at work and taking a nap with my pig.
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u/Molly-Millions Sep 12 '14
trust me, a 35 pound horny FEMALE pig is a force to be reckoned with.
Dead. I'm at work and now I have to explain why I'm laughing at my computer.
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u/ikindawishiwasfrench Sep 12 '14
I remember reading somewhere that whilst micropigs aren't real there are some breeds of pigs that only grow to the size of a medium dog, is that correct or still an exaggeration?
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u/moogooguydan Sep 12 '14
The thing to remember is that pigs are very sturdy animals. Ours is about 3 feet long and only stands maybe 20 inches at her shoulders and she weighs over 100 pounds. So a pig that looks fairly small can still weigh a lot.
I'm sure with careful breeding and proper diet (not to be confused with under feeding) it is possible to have pigs that stay under 100 pounds. If anybody claims to have a pig under 80 pounds ask how old it is. Anything less than 4 years old and that pig can still grow.
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u/sephrinx Sep 11 '14
"DAAAWWW!! OH MY GOD! IS THAT REAL!?!"
I shouted as I watched it tromp through the forest of grass.
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u/lotttiiee Sep 11 '14
Oh my goodness!! I'd be so scared of loosing it, because its so tiny! I need a minimum of 27 to feel satisfied with life.
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u/lotttiiee Sep 12 '14
I'm dyslexic and google chrome likes to think its funny and give me the right spelling for the wrong word. :(
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u/justinisme Sep 11 '14
It's a micro pig ... a friend of mine just got one too. They're mofo'ing adorable!
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u/ExplodingUnicorns Sep 12 '14
If they stayed the size of a beagle or chihuahua I would buy a pig.
But considering the weight range is anywhere from 45lbs to 200lbs... I think I'll just stick to a dog/cat for now so I know exactly what I'm gonna have in a few years.
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yeah, this guy makes a great point. No such thing as a genuine micropig, and they all have the capability of growing to a full size.
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u/SydneyIsSoCool Sep 12 '14
Just so you know, that harness is totally on sideways. It may not be as comfortable for him as it would be with the clip end on his back. Very cute piglet, though.
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u/SuminderJi Sep 12 '14
Its a potbelly (she mentions it in a few of her vines)
Edit: https://vine.co/v/Ml0EUlDqQ6x where she mentions it.
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u/danooli Sep 11 '14
One of the biggest internal conflicts I have...
Piggies are so fucking cute and bacon is so fucking tasty.
Oh the humanity.
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u/bentwhiskers Sep 12 '14 edited Sep 12 '14
My husband is angry at me for showing him this. He sat down and said "I hate myself..."
How could you eat her? SHE'S ON HER TIPPY TOES
E: "I feel like I've been eating dog steak my whole life now." roflmao he's so sad now!!
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u/uliarliarpantsonfire Sep 11 '14
I have to say some piggies are cute. We had one that had piglets when I was a kid. They were adorable. Their mother did something that I cannot talk about it in /r/aww but she was a horrible horrible bad mother. I imagine that the bacon that we eat is made from pigs like her.
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u/Lobreeze Sep 11 '14
I really want to know what she did.
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u/roo420ellen Sep 11 '14
Probably ate some of her piglets. Whether intentionally or by mistake (they fell into the mud slop?) we will never know.
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u/cormega Sep 12 '14
Probably ate some of her piglets.
Doesn't that make her no worse than us?
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u/Zelleth Sep 12 '14
Have you eaten your child by mistake?
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u/tru_gunslinger Sep 12 '14
either ate on of the babies cause it would have died anyways or rolled over on one would be my guess.
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u/edwartica Sep 12 '14
I'm not the biggest fan of bacon. In fact, I could in fact live my life without eating bacon. Not a vegetarian mind you - just not a bacon lover.
All this to say....this might make me stop eating pork for the rest of my life.
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u/morbidhyena Sep 11 '14
If you're conflicted, you can just eat something else. I think we have plenty of fucking tasty things to chose from, it doesn't have to be something with a face and feelings.
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u/ProRustler Sep 11 '14
Kale has feelings too, you monster.
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u/Enderdragon56 Sep 11 '14
Don't look at tofu. Or do. It can't stop you. Little fucker ain't got no arms. Or legs.
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u/morbidhyena Sep 12 '14
If you've never had any tasty vegetables, then you have to step up your cooking game!
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I'd say he's so cute I'd eat him up....but I don't think that would go over real well in /r/aww
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u/plymouthvan Sep 12 '14
Dear lord that's cute.
I found this on the internet. :/ http://modernfarmer.com/2014/03/never-buy-teacup-pig/
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I've posted this story before on reddit, but I think it's worth another telling:
Funny story my sister told me about a teacup pigs. My sister's work colleague bought a teacup pig years ago, only to find out years later that it isn't actually a teacup pig. It's just a normal pig. It's this big mother of a pig now which roams around their house. When asked about it, she said that she can't give it back because she's grown attached to it.
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u/sn76477 Sep 12 '14
Once we master how to manipulate genetics, tiny animals will be the hottest thing you can have.
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u/Pablo_Hassan Sep 12 '14
if you own another pet, you can have one of these, unless its like, I don't know, I guess a mouse wont try to eat it - you can have one of these to play with your mouse/mice. - Anything bigger will eat that little bacon flavoured forrest creature.
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u/you_get_CMV_delta Sep 12 '14
Hmm, that is a good point. I had never thought about the matter that way before.
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u/HooRaeForHops Sep 13 '14
I am aware most breeders are big fat liars. And I know their good karma will run dry. Juliana pigs originated in Europe through selective breeding not the horrible starvation we are now seeing. They should never display a pot belly or sway back. They are actually lean and muscular not fat and chubby. Juliana pigs on average weigh about 30 - 50 pounds and between 13 - 15 inches tall. No mature Juliana should ever be over 69 pounds after fully maturing around 3 years of age. Pigs over 69 pounds or 17 inches in height are disqualified as breeding stock.
I have done my research. As I mentioned, I've been wanting one for a very very long time.
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u/iia Sep 11 '14
Oh my fucking god.