A comfy new home

Where you are going to house your pig should be taken into consideration before you buy it. If you are going to have your pig live inside, you have to prepare your house for the arrival of your new pet. Firstly, you should make sure that there is nothing on the floor that your pig can chew on or eat. Depending on how you feel, your house can be baby proofed so the pig cannot get into anything. Baby proofing your house is quite important considering the intelligence and strength of pigs. Once your house is ready for the pigs arrival, you should then create a space for the pig to sleep, eat, and defecate. It is very easy to teach your pig to defecate in a kitty liter so purchasing one is highly recommended. Whether you decide to make a pig pen inside or outside of your home, make sure its sturdy. Pigs are very strong and will escape if their house isn't built to withstand force. 

For owners that decide to keep their piggy outside, there are a few things that should be kept in mind. First of all, build a pen that is large enough for the pig to run around in. In this pen, there should be a local water supply. Pigs need to drink water often. Also, there should be a muddy area that the pig can roll around in. This is important to have since pigs do not have sweat glands and burn easily. The mud protects them from harmful sun rays and from insects like mosquitoes. Mud also helps cool pigs down. The house that is inside of the pen should be build to withstand rain and wind. Make sure the pen is strong. Inside of the pigs house, place a dog bed inside so the pig is comfortable. 

For more information about housing your pet pig, visit Pigs4Ever Housing.