Things you shouldn't say to a pig parent

Things you shouldn't say to a pig parent....

8/21/2016

How many times have you heard, "look, it's bacon or ham"?? Original, yeah, right. What other things have you heard???? Maybe some of these statements below?

Q: My favorite question is "I want a pig! Can you get me one of those?!"
A: My response always depends on the person asking. Something along the lines of, "Yep, but first I need you to fill out this 6 page adoption application, then we'll do a phone interview that lasts about 30 minutes and message back and forth for a couple of weeks. Finally, I'll call and grill your vet and probably require you to find a new one for me to interview, then I'll come check out your home and most likely require you to put in $400 worth of fencing. You ready to start the process??

Q: Do you take that "thing" to the vet? And pay money for vet care, for a pig?
A: What is wrong with you, do you not take your obligations seriously??

Q: She’s big, why didn’t you get one of the micro ones?
A: That one always makes me laugh. I didn't get a little one because ALL pigs grow.

Q: Do you feed them pork? Can they eat bacon?
A: Seriously? Did you feed your child a human foot this morning?

Q: OMG, you have a pig living IN your house? They smell or they are dirty.
A: I also let my other children sleep in the house. They're dirty too, plus full of germs after leaving YOUR house.

Q: They eat everything and anything right?
A: Yeah, including ignorant people like you. Obviously pigs can and often do eat anything that they can fit into their mouths, but is it good for them? Uh, no.

Q: Can I hunt him?
A: Can I shoot you with a 12 gauge, in the face?

Statement: You must be fattening that pig up for the oven?!?
Response: Actually, YOU would taste much better than my pig....jerk.

There are so many who stereotype pigs into an inaccurate category of animals that are gross and disgusting....obviously we know better, help educate people by showing them what great animals pigs are....but make sure they know the truths about pigs. They make great companion animals for the RIGHT family who takes the time to educate themselves.

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Tiffany Dickerson

8/21/2016 10:42:35 am

I've heard all of them questions ! I have 8 pigs and love them like I do my kids !! I couldn't imagine my life without them !🐽🐷🐖

Mini Pig Info

8/21/2016 10:47:51 am

Agreed 150%!! People can be such jerks at times.

erika ruiz

11/22/2016 10:21:16 am

Omg, 8 pigs, your house is full of love!! I have a question, I use to have just one, he's 2 and a half years old, but recently I adopted a piggy girl, she's also 2 and a half, but they don't get along well, what can i do? I really what they become friends

cindy

11/22/2016 01:06:27 pm

i had the exact thing happen. i had my boy for 2 years (lost his brother when he was 1) then got a baby girl. Just have to let them work thru it, with lots of understanding. Now anytime the baby squeals here comes Mr pig and gives me the stink eye.

11/28/2016 11:00:09 am

Have you seen our section regarding how to properly introduce pigs? If not, go to the new parents section and scroll to the bottom of the choices and click multiple pig problems. There you will find introducing new pigs.

Rebecca Eastman link

4/14/2017 01:59:18 pm

well said ! I have there pigs that are my heart. to the one about pigs eat everything my Oliver dose not like a few things including some of my husbands friends I tell them see tell me pigs are not smart he know your an ass .most of them it drives crazy .then they'll try there best to get them to like them it's funny .no matter how hard they try it dosent work.when I have serious people ask how to find one for a pet I alway tell them to adopt then go on to tell them how many wonderful pigs there are that need forever homes.thank you so much for standing up for all of them.

anne

8/21/2016 11:14:04 am

Had to laugh at times at what people say, but judt proves they are idiots & pigs are super intelligent.
...oh yeah & clean!!!

8/21/2016 01:38:06 pm

Some people just have no idea ❤️

Angela

8/21/2016 01:53:39 pm

People are jerks and if they tell me to cook my pig I tell them I am going to cook their dog. I have definitely weeded out my friend list since I got my pigs.

8/21/2016 01:57:30 pm

I believe many of us on Facebook have had to lose a few friends over stupid comments like these.

Christy Green

8/21/2016 02:47:22 pm

I tell people, the day we eat my child is the day that we eat your child.

8/21/2016 03:15:05 pm

Me too, they have no respect whatsoever.

Sherry Burnett

8/21/2016 08:01:48 pm

I had a booth at a festival for my pig rescue this weekend. One woman, who was walking a really..ahem...not attractive dog, looked at pictures of my pigs and said :They're so ugly!" I guess she caught the murderous look I gave her while looking dubiously at her mutt because she added "So ugly they're cute," Grrrrr

8/21/2016 09:00:33 pm

I mean, who does that? I would never walk up to a stranger, especially not someone who was so dedicated and proud and had a display with pictures of their pigs. That lady was just an a-hole. We are definitely glad you do what you do! ❤️

Derek Atkinson

10/7/2016 02:10:23 am

Pigs are mean...... I have two red wattle/large black/duroc cross feeder pigs in my back yard. They got loose and ran out into the pasture last week. So I went to my truck and grabbed a rope and tied and dragged them back into their pen. Lol jk. I went to my truck and got a cracker pack out of my lunch box. As soon as they heard me open the package they came snorting and running and followed me right into their pen. They're almost 300 pounds a piece and I taught them manners when they were 30 pounds. They will eat from my hand without biting it now.

11/9/2016 09:53:41 pm

Awwh, very sweet. It's always nice to hear great stories. And there is nothing more rewarding than earning the trust of a pig ❤️

Donna

8/9/2017 05:37:01 am

Can spoonfeed mine.dont like orange or onion tho. Hi

Lorie

11/22/2016 03:05:12 pm

Everyone talks bout eating my pig im even scared to leave him at home hes not my pig and hes not my dog hes my baby and i get very mad and offensive when they say things like that it hurts my feelings 😞😞😞

11/23/2016 08:45:47 am

Trust me when I say, we feel your pain. People can be so insensitive.

Danielle

5/21/2018 02:48:55 pm

I have two piggies living in my home, Bitsy and Pua. Bitsy is about 40lbs now and still loves to jump on the couch for "mommy snuggles". She likes to be held like a baby and will fall asleep like that for hours making the cutest little snoring sounds. Pua is still aa baby, but will flop over on his side as soon as you start rubbing his side. Yeah. They're SUPER aggressive.

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