Where can I find information on teacup pigs?

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They sure are cute... I have looked and high and low, there is not much out there in reference to teacups. If one wanted info on the Potbellied there would be plenty of info! I as you probably already know pictures and this one web site!

There was one video with embedding disabled they discussed teacups born at the size of teacups and growing to size of a Spanial. If true still smaller than a Pot Bellied. Welcome to Teacup Pig Magazine, everything you want to know about ... Kids ready for a teacup pig, searches for "Teacup Pigs" on the rise · Miniature Pets.

Sponsors ... with information as to how to go about purchasing one. ... zimbio.com/Teacup+Pig+Magazine/articles/... The Pennywell miniature pigs are incredibly tiny: The tea cup pigs are really just that size: At birth, a teacup pig is about the size of a chipmunk: .

Try here for some cute pics and unclear info, but look below for some realistic explanation. You can find some info here:zimbio.com/Teacup+Pig+MagazineBasically, they are normal potbellied pigs that are either still piglets OR that have been underfed and malnourished to keep them small. Tea-cup or minature pigs are smaller in comparrison to the comercial pig that weighs 800+ pounds.

They themselves weigh around 80-120 pounds or the size of a meduim dog. They are not small by any means. They might be tiny when you buy them, but if they survive longer they will grow to normal potbellied sizes (most don't make it over the 3 year mark before they die because of health problems and deformities).

Here is some info from a mini-pig breeder. See the link for size comparison:ayersminifarm.com/page4.htmlThe so-called Teacup or Micro Mini pig's, these are just normal potbellied pig's that have been chronically underfed and malnourished in an attempt to keep them small. Their life span is maybe FIVE YEARS.

This is because the pig stays tiny, BUT THE ORGANS continue to GROW NORMAL SIZE for a normal size pig. Teacups, Micro-Mini's, European Blue butts, these are all fancy names made up by breeders. All potbellied pigs within the United States come from the same line.

The only reason we have very small, tiny PBP's is because of unscrupulous breeders inbreeding the pigs, or telling people not to feed them much in order to keep them small. That is animal abuse. Please do not fall for this.

There are many breeders out there that tell people that potbelly pig's will stay small if you do not feed them a lot. In the PBP world they are called back yard breeders. Please, DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM!

Underfeeding a pig, or any animal for that matter, will cause serious health problems and deformities. Plus, other breeders may tell you that their pigs are a 'special' line or 'special' breed. Here is a tip for you: ALL pot belly pigs in North America and Hawaii come from the same line.

Period! Miniature potbellies are born weighing 4-6oz and at 6 weeks are usually around 5 lbs which is what these breeders are saying there micro minis and tea cups weigh too. The only difference is they tell you to feed 1 cup of feed a day where as any normal breeder will tell you 2 cups a day plus veggies as a snack.So if I with held feed from my mini pigs then yes I would get a so called micro or tea cup pig.

It would not live past 2-3 years and would be malnourished and underfed which is not advisable for the health of the piglet. Plus these micro breeders are in breeding there pigs to keep them small, which can cause retarded, crippled, sickly piglets. I truly wish there was a pig that would be 25 lbs full grown and that I was able to carry under my arm like a cat.

If there was I would certainly have some myself. Wishful hoping really! I have never seen one of these so called tea cup pigs and its a big controversy in the pig world.

Here is some info on potbelied pigs and other mini pigs:http://www.pigs4ever.com/PotBelliedPigInfo/size_weight.htmPOT BELLY PIG SIZE, HEIGHT & WEIGHTLIFE SPAN AND DIFFERENT BREEDS OF MINI PIGSAll Potbellied Pigs are miniature when compared to their cousin, the farm hog. Hence the name miniature pot bellied pigs. When full grown, a farm hog can exceed 1,000 pounds.

Thus it is obvious why Vietnamese pot belly pigs are considered miniature. Also, weight is not always the best way to describe them. Their bodies are very compact and solid.

A 100 pound pig can be the size of a small dog that weighs 35-40 pounds. A full grown Vietnamese potbellied pig can be anywhere from 100 to 250 pounds and not be overweight, and is still considered a miniature potbellied pig. The average size seems to be 120 to 150 pounds but just like humans, pigs do come in various sizes and weights.

With proper feeding and exercise your pig will grow to its predetermined genetic size. You can affect your pet pig's weight through overfeeding, underfeeding, or a lack of exercise (just like us!). This is not a good idea and could cause serious health problems!

There are many breeders out there that tell people that potbelly pig's will stay small if you do not feed them a lot.In the PBP world they are called back yard breeders. Please, DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM! Underfeeding a pig, or any animal for that matter, will cause serious health problems and deformities.

Plus, other breeders may tell you that their pigs are a 'special' line or 'special' breed. Here is a tip for you: ALL pot belly pigs in North America and Hawaii come from the same line. Period!

LIFESPAN: HOW LONG DO PBP's LIVE? The lifespan on the average pot belly pig is now considered to be 12 - 15 years. It was originally thought that their longevity range was from 12 to 20 years.

The truth is that nobody knows for certain. The oldest potbellied pig we know of is one that died at 19 years of age. Keep in mind that the potbellied pig has only been in this country since 1985, so this pig evidently was one of the originals.

We are still learning a lot about these unique little animals. This is a serious consideration for anyone contemplating a potbellied pig as a pet. It is, quite literally, a lifelong commitment given the longevity of these animals.

HEIGHT: HOW TALL DO POTBELLY PIGS GET? The average full grown pot bellied pig is anywhere from 16-26 inches tall at their shoulders. I am 5'4" and my biggest pig, Ziggy comes to just above my knees.

WEIGHT: HOW TO WEIGH YOUR PET PIG WITHOUT A SCALE:If you cannot get your pot belly pig on a scale, you can still weigh her by using the formula below. You will need a measuring tape similar to those used by tailors. The formula is not exact, but it comes within about three percent of the actual weight.

The formula is as follows:1. Girth Measurement: Take the heart-girth measurement. Your measuring tape needs to go around the body just behind the front legs and over the shoulder area.As an example for you I will use the measurements of my little girl Flower.

Her girth measurement is 43 inches.2. Square the result (Multiply the measurement by itself). Example: The measurement was 43 inches.

43 X 43 = 1,8493. Length Measurement: Measure the length of your pig. Start at the top of his or her head right in between the ears and measure down to the start, or base, of the tail (not the end of the tail).

Flower's length is 39 inches.4. Girth Result X Length: Take the girth measurement result (in the example above this was 1,849) and multiply that times the length of your pig.In our example this would be: 1,849 X 39 = 72,111.5. Weight Calculation: Divide this result by 400, and you'll have a weight accurate to within about three percent. In our example: 72,111 divided by 400 = 180 pounds.

Factoring in the 3% variance (5.4 pounds), this means Flower weighs between 174.6 and 185.4 pounds. Credit for this formula goes to the Old Farmer's Almanac 1993Some potbelly pigs have a naturally "plump" appearance. They have full round jowls, a rounder body and more of a "pot" belly.

Others are slender and more athletic. If you can see the ribs, hips or other bones your pig is underweight. If your pig looks like it has swallowed a melon when looking down at him from above your pig may be overweight.

Another indication of an overweight pig is when their eyes are surrounded by folds of fat. TYPE'S OF MINI PIGS:The most common type of mini pig is the Potbellied Pig (also called Vietnamese Potbellied Pig, Miniature Pot Belly Pig, or Chinese Potbellied Pig). The KuneKune is also a mini pig, but weighs in at around 400 pounds on average and looks more like their cousin the farm pig.

Another breed is the Guinea Hog which is about the size of a large pot, but looks a bit thinner and taller. (I'm not sure of the weight). They look similar to a pot minus the belly and a lot hairier.As for the so-called Teacup or Micro Mini pig's, these are just normal potbellied pig's that have been chronically underfed and malnourished in an attempt to keep them small.

Their life span is maybe FIVE YEARS. This is because the pig stays tiny, BUT THE ORGANS continue to GROW NORMAL SIZE for a normal size pig. Teacups, Micro-Mini's, European Bluebutts, these are all fancy names made up by breeders.

All potbellied pigs within the United States come from the same line. The only reason we have very small, tiny PBP's is because of unscrupulous breeders inbreeding the pigs, or telling people not to feed them much in order to keep them small. That is animal abuse.

Please do not fall for this. Sources: http://www.zimbio.com/Teacup+Pig+Magazine .

1 All Pot bellied pigs could fit into a teacup when they are first born. They take these pictures when they are newborn. This is one of the reasons there are so many unwanted pigs out there.

They will get to be 150 lbs or more. I have two and feed them Mini pig food and veggies. One ways 160 at 7 years old and one 150 at 2 years old.

They are a long term comitement and and like having a two year old. Smart and loving.

All Pot bellied pigs could fit into a teacup when they are first born. They take these pictures when they are newborn. This is one of the reasons there are so many unwanted pigs out there.

They will get to be 150 lbs or more. I have two and feed them Mini pig food and veggies. One ways 160 at 7 years old and one 150 at 2 years old.

They are a long term comitement and and like having a two year old. Smart and loving.

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