Mark Hudson

Guinea pigs can eat bananas. However, this doesn’t mean you should suddenly go chopping up entire bananas to feed your little cavies. Guinea pigs have sensitive digestive systems and care should be taken when giving them anything to snack on. Do guinea pigs like bananas and strawberries? There are plenty other fruits that guinea pigs … Read more

These pig breeds have an incredibly interesting history. The Red Wattle breed is exceptionally calm and even-tempered, as well as submissive and sensitive (easily startled)., and kune, and kune., kune Kune actually means “fat and round.” This breed is another sweet, even-tempered, and docile type. A few additional ideas to look into: american yorkshire pig, … Read more

Pigs are apt to turn their snouts up (or, more likely, root around in and play with) hay when first offered it by the well-meaning farmer because, as they rhyme goes, they don’t know how to eat it. Don’t give up, though—pigs are smart, and you can train them. Are my guinea pigs eating too … Read more

Yes, they surely are and the pigs love them. What more can one ask for. However, be it Apple or any other healthy treat, it is only good if it’s being fed in moderation. Also, what does it mean when you love pigs? In the Chinese zodiac, the pig represents fortune, honesty, and happiness. How … Read more

Worms are often found in pigs. It is even one of the reasons people who don’t like eating pork run away from it, after religious belief, fats, and cleaning issues. To pig farmers, we all know piggery is a capital intensive and lucrative business. A person with intestinal worms may also experience dysentery. One way … Read more

During their productive months sows enter into a phase called estrus, or “heat,” every 21 days when they are not pregnant, sending signals to the boar that they are ready and able to mate . Moreover, do pigs reproduce asexually or sexually? Pigs have considerable reproductive potential according to Mississippi State University. You should be … Read more

It is certainly true that pigs and dogs are sometimes willing to mate. She successfully suckled the pig, and when he grew up to be a boar, he would have nothing to do with other pigs and was treated as a dog by his owners . Hereof, how do pigs reproduce? This is sometimes stated … Read more

VOCALIZATIONS. Pigs vocalize for all the same reasons we do. Grunting: Pigs grunt to greet each other, talk to their piglets, communicate with loved ones, and simply to chatter about their day. A few extra items to take a look at are: body language, body language dominant, challenging, or body language submissive and/or compliant. Screaming: … Read more

Pigs are not naturally aggressive, but they can be trained or conditioned to attack people; in fact, some hunters will make this happen on purpose with wild boars because their meat is prized for its taste and toughness (wild boar bacon is higher in calories than pork bacon, for example). It’s not that the pig … Read more

In case you’re wondering, here are 8 signs that your guinea pig loves you. They nibble your shoes or hands 2 2. They allow you to hold them 3 3. They eat from your hand 4 4. They enjoy your company 5 5. They don’t bite you 6 6. They climb on you happily 7 … Read more