Dana decorates Harvey's house for different holidays and occasions. This is a GREAT indoor space for her pig.
Indoor Pig Pens/Ideas
Where should you put your pig if you will be away from home for an extended part of the day? Or at work? My pig goes outside during the day, she has a nice pig house outside to get out of any inclement weather and to stay cool/warm, however, I do understand that not everyone has ideal situations where this is possible. Some pigs do fine having complete access to the house while others (like my pig) will destroy everything in their path. I have come home to find EVERY label was ripped off canned foods, my pig has gotten into the trash can, the freezer, the cabinets, every piece of food she could reach, potatoes, onions...she has torn up flooring, walls, magazines and bed spreads. I said all that to say....my pig stays in a crate when I am not home (and she isn't outside) and at night. She actually loves her crate, it is her "safe" area and she willingly goes into the crate at bedtime. I suggest everyone crate train their pig just for peace of mind and to make transporting easier and safer. I do not believe a pig should live in a crate ALL the time, but I think every pig should feel comfortable getting in and out of a crate. Here are some additional ideas for an inside pen. (Thanks for our Mini Pig Info fans for sending in their pictures)
People have asked about pens for the inside of the home. You should crate train your pig regardless of where your pig sleeps at night. Crate training provides a safe way to transport your pig without having to stress your pig out to get them in a vehicle as well as containment for the ride. Below is a repurpose crate idea I found. Crates are sold at most pet stores, Walmart, Target and Tractor Supply Centers.
Christy Jo Moore shows us her building skills with this awesome pen idea in a small room.
Cristy Jo Moore's pig room continued
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Photo: Houzz.com
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Advantek pet gazebo purchased from Tractor Supply
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Cindy Vaverka shared her pen they built for her pig.
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This is a space created for a dog under the steps, but would be a great place for a pig as well.
Heather Knox shared her pig pen she built. Very nice.
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Side view
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Gwen Kuenzil showed us that a pig pen can also have other uses.
Kayle Ayers shows us how remade pens can be used after they're attached to a base.
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Joy Thomas shared her pen with us as well.
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Photo: boylespethgousing.uk
Milinda Fox shared her pigs' pen also. This pen was constructed from pallets.
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Photo: Milinda Fox
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Kristen Marie used a remade pen and attached a bottom to contain her pig.
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Photo: Anna Convery
Roselinde Tropper was kind enough to share several ideas with us to add to our website.
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Photo: sacredmountainfarms.com
Teresa Alleva says that her pigs don't care too much for enclosures, but they do have their own defined space.
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Pamela Sasaki Smith showed us her pigs room. Wow.
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Renee Lincoln created a piggy paradise for "Melvin, Sooooome Pig".
Portable play pens can be useful when you have a piglet to keep an eye on.
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Whitney Carie shared what she has available for her pig.
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Tanya Marshall-Jarvis proudly posted pictures of her pigs' pen
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This corner was turned into a pig pen by simply building one using fencing that can be purchased at most DIY home supply stores.
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Healy Hendrix posted this picture of her pigs indoor space. This is our Benny's area. My husband made the gate out of a pallet. He loves it! Room to roam, his cozy kennel bed (he likes to be hidden), his litter box & toys. He has an outdoor area as well for nice days.
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Photo: Boylespethousing.com
Photo: https://komunitashobiiskelinci.wordpress.com
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Photo: Boylespethousing.com
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Photo: Alexis Vega
(Indoor pig pen - entry bench litter pan cover; picket fence pet gate; pet door and bed inside under stair closet.)
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Photo: Alexis Vega
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recycled pallet pig pen
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Photo: Hau-horsestalls.com
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Photo: Trixiepetproducts.com
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Photo: Amazon.com
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Photo: Roverpet.com
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You can build a custom crate to suit your particular pigs needs using wood and metal dowel rods.
Photo: dun4me.com
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DIY double sided pig pen
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Customized "built-in" house under the stairs. Photo: Housedesigns.com
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Photo: Houzz.com
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Adding a board to the bottom prevents your pig from being able to lift this and leave the area. Pet gazebo's are sold at tractor supply as well as Hayneedle.com
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Thanks Tiffany Hart Moore for sharing your pen with us!
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Andy Wisniewski explains his pigs pen...Truffles "room" is a slide in peice that uses the galley in our kitchen. The flooring needs replaced again. She tears it up when she's angry. She can be a bit spiteful when she doesn't get her way. This is where she sleeps and is safe when we aren't home. She spends most of her day roaming the house and going outside through the dog door.
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Here is a great pen that can be purchased on etsy. This would be a great "starter" pen for smaller pigs and as your pig grows, it may also be great for later in life as well. https://www.etsy.com/red-oak-large-indoor-dog-kennel
Photo: pupperton.com
Photo: petstreetmall.com
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A great "built-in" space under the stairs
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Room Dividers
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