Mark Hudson

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

Apart from an unlimited supply of timothy hay, grown-up guinea pigs need raw and fresh vegetables and fruits, rich in fiber and vitamin C. Fruits shouldn’t be given too often since they have a much higher level of sugar and acid. Some more ideas to examine are pellets, and things you should avoid giving your … Read more

Feeding Guinea Pigs Vitamin C. Vitamin C is of utmost importance to guinea pigs, as they are unable to manufacture their own (much like humans). Commercial guinea pig pellets should be fed daily . Hay should be a staple in the diet and a fresh supply available at all times. A few extra ideas to … Read more

Feed your guinea pig one cup (two medium-size leaves) of fresh lettuce per guinea pig daily. It would be best if you only offered the lettuce once per day. Parsley, cilantro, kale, or romaine lettuce is some of the leafy greens that should be the bulk part of your pet’s fresh produce. Can guinea pigs … Read more

Domestic pigs can run as fast as 17 km/h while wild pigs can reach a speed of 30 km/h! They surprisingly make good marathon partners and can run a 7-minute mile without any problems. This proves that despite a pig’s large appearance and heavy weight, they can still be flexible enough to run fast anywhere … Read more

The smell is also why pigs were originally used to sniff out truffles — they were drawn to the boar pheromone. Specially trained dogs are employed these days, since they don’t gobble up truffles as pigs do. Unfortunately the unique odor starts to fade as soon as the truffle is dug up. 1 to 2 … Read more

Through the air. Pigs with swine flu often cough or sneeze. Through contaminated objects or dust. Flu virus from pigs can end up on surfaces or in dust. From person to person. There have been reported cases of people with swine flu spreading it directly to someone else. While writing we ran into the query … Read more

Even though pigs wallow in mud, they are still considered clean animals because of their cleanliness attitudes. Pigs only eliminate their poop where it is wet. If there is mud or water near them, the pig will only choose to eliminate their poop in that certain area. This of course begs the inquiry “Do pigs … Read more

Pigs are rooting to find minerals or food, like bugs and roots, in the soil or to change or make a wallow or nesting area. Pigs root in their pens to find spilled feed, rearrange their bedding and to exercise. Pigs will root and there isn’t really anything short of using Hog Rings to stop … Read more