PigPaltry t1_jdht82g wrote
Well they're not really pets in the first place. Concerned with all the pigs on social media I'm seeing. I don't want this to become a thing again. Stupid ass people.
eightyeight99 t1_jdhw1zj wrote
Uhh there are in fact a few small breeds that make really good pets. Which species we choose to have as pets, or choose to eat, is kind of arbitrary
Idk why you think pigs can't be pets but you're wrong
punkinholler t1_jdhx7ar wrote
Not OP but it's possible they're referring to the "teacup pig" craze from a few years ago, which was just underfed farm piglets. People would buy them thinking they'd have a retriever sized pig and end up with a 500lb eating machine in their walkup apartment. A pig that would then be abandoned because that's too much pig for a small living space
Somnif t1_jdik4u7 wrote
Kune kunes stay fairly small (retriever size, as you put it). Granted they're about 3 times the density, but still manageable. Definitely need a lot of space for them though, no way I'd keep one in an apartment.
Evening-Turnip8407 t1_jdin6ns wrote
And that's the point, if you have space for a lil stable and can keep at least 2 pigs (ANY farm animal needs to be kept with at least 1 mate that communicates in the same manner, anything else is considered animal abuse where i live. Dogs are different cause obviously they've been house pets for 10k years, pigs sheep and alpaca haven't) that's all fine and dandy. Just learn about them and give them what they need, don't just put them in the role of a dog. Just cause they don't immediately DIE doesn't mean it's in their best interest.
PigPaltry t1_jdhx2vf wrote
From an article "The catch? There really is no such thing as a teacup pig. So-called teacups are actually potbellied pigs who are either underfed so that their growth is stunted, or who are sold under false pretenses."
Humans suck
Hamborrower t1_jdicypy wrote
Tell me about these breeds of small pigs that are not just underfed normal, large breeds of pig.
Somnif t1_jdil6qe wrote
Kunekunes stay relatively small, like Labrador-ish in scale. Granted they're dense little dudes, so imagine a 300lb pup hip checking you....
JimmySilverman t1_jdjatgb wrote
I’m from New Zealand and we have a lot of kunekune here, they can be massive if they were bred from big parents, I’m guessing 450lb or so. They tend to be bred from smaller parents when they’re going to be kept as pets and probably 250lb to 300lb as adults. We live on a 10 acre block and would like to get some in future.
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Puzzleheaded_Might65 t1_jdi8n9h wrote
you always see them posting themselves with baby pigs. makes you wonder what happens to them when they grow to 300 pounds.
MathMaddox t1_jdiznnu wrote
Used to live down the street from a guy that had a pot belly pig. He had a big yard for it to wander/waddle. . It would occasionally escape and let out the loudest shrieks when he humanely tries to coral it. Sounded like it was being eaten alive but really just didn't want to listen.
crazyfingersculture t1_jdij8km wrote
Bacon?
MafiaMommaBruno t1_jdim7uq wrote
They are scientifically much more intelligent than dogs. If you have space, they're fantastic pets.
Edit: word
dalthir t1_jdiqmfk wrote
A pig can be a good animal to have on a small farm, but when people use the term "pet", the general image that comes to most minds is a domesticated animal that will live with you in your house and pigs are definitely NOT good for that.
PigPaltry t1_jdimyea wrote
How smart they are doesn't have anything to do with what I'm talking about.
JoelMahon t1_jdi77b2 wrote
the OP, (based) infinity is vegan agenda posting.
i.e these are rescues not pets. you're not meant to want to get a pet pig after seeing these gifs lol, I'd be amazed if you could find a single person who actually did the deed.
PigPaltry t1_jdi7vb0 wrote
I disagree. Teacup pigs used to be incredibly popular in the 90s, so there's precedence. Regardless, I feel compelled to comment about how it's a bad idea.
JoelMahon t1_jdi8byb wrote
I never said no one has ever gotten them, I said these gifs haven't caused it, big difference.
you felt a need to comment saying these gifs were somehow at fault.
PigPaltry t1_jdi8xgk wrote
If the gif makes one person think its a good idea then I feel the need to comment about how it's not. It's not like it costs me anything. I'm not gonna sit here and argue you about something pedantic though.
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