How to Provide Adequate Housing for Potbellied Pigs

As a potbellied pig owner, it's your job to provide proper housing for your pet both indoors (if you allow your pig indoors) and outdoors. Potbellied pigs need specific living conditions and accommodations to thrive. If you don't think you can provide adequate housing, you should consider getting another pet. Read on to learn more.

Things You'll Need

  • Toddler gates
  • Tarp (optional)
  • Yard fence
  • Blankets and pillows
  • Shed or large dog house
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Instructions

  1. Create Indoor Housing for Your Pig

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      Designate a personal space for your potbellied pig. Even as the pig is allowed more freedom to roam the house, she will appreciate having a space that's just her own. This can be a laundry room, sun porch, large bathroom or a bedroom, for instance.

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      Make a bed for your pig. Old blankets and pillows in a corner will do. Large dog beds may also work, but you should still give your pig some old blankets either way.

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      Check for air drafts. Use a rolled up towel for under the door jam if a breeze is entering the room. Redirect nearby vents with forced air.

    Create Outdoor Housing for Your Pig

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      Provide adequate shelter from the elements when your pig is outside. Large dog houses and sheds lined with straw work well as long as they are weatherproof. A tarp strung over an enclosure can help protect from rain and provide a sun shield.

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      Fence in your yard well to protect your potbellied pig from dog attacks and escape. Pigs are naturally curious and intelligent. If left outside unattended in a poorly secured yard, your pig will probably find the way out.

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      Provide for changes in temperature. Potbellied pigs do best in temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees F. Provide a wading pool when it gets too hot. Lots of dry straw will help keep pigs warm in the cold months.