Pigs
need access to water at all times. They do not have the ability to perspire, so
water is important to them. Some pigs drink a lot of water daily, some very
little. Each pig is different regarding water intake. We use stainless steel
non-tip bowls
BED AND
BLANKETS
Pigs
just LOVE to have their own bed and blankets! They need to have a spot they can
call their own - it adds to their stability and they love to hide under
blankets, snuggle in them, sleep on them. They will frequently drag their
blankets around the house with them. They are a source of comfort. Provide
numerous blankets if possible: one for inside, one for the car, one for outside
housing. Old blankets are just fine - they are not fussy! It is fun to start
them out in a pack n play (we buy used ones from Craig's List) and when they get
older and have the run of the home, the mesh end of it can be cut and they have
their own exit and entrance!
TODDLER
PROOF YOUR HOME
Piggy's
are so intelligent they can figure out how to get into just about anything. If
there is a cupboard within their reach, they WILL figure out how to get into it
and help themselves to whatever they find! It is important to ensure the food
pantry and poison closet has child-proof locks on
them!
LITTER
BOX TRAINING
All of
our pigs at Squeals on Wheels are litter-box trained before they leave. We
suggest using dog litter boxes since they have a low opening in the front. Long,
low under-the-bed sweater boxes work nicely if one is cut down
for easy entry. Pigs don't like climbing over the edge of a
traditional cat litter box. We use wood chips (not cedar since the fumes from
cedar are toxic to small lungs) or recycled newspaper for the
litter.
TV/VIDEOS - you name
it!
Yes,
some little piggy's really enjoy watching TV or videos (especially about pigs!)
while they are camped out on your lap! They might even develop an enjoyment for
certain TV shows. Some owners put music on or keep the TV on for those times
when the owners are not home.
need access to water at all times. They do not have the ability to perspire, so
water is important to them. Some pigs drink a lot of water daily, some very
little. Each pig is different regarding water intake. We use stainless steel
non-tip bowls
BED AND
BLANKETS
Pigs
just LOVE to have their own bed and blankets! They need to have a spot they can
call their own - it adds to their stability and they love to hide under
blankets, snuggle in them, sleep on them. They will frequently drag their
blankets around the house with them. They are a source of comfort. Provide
numerous blankets if possible: one for inside, one for the car, one for outside
housing. Old blankets are just fine - they are not fussy! It is fun to start
them out in a pack n play (we buy used ones from Craig's List) and when they get
older and have the run of the home, the mesh end of it can be cut and they have
their own exit and entrance!
TODDLER
PROOF YOUR HOME
Piggy's
are so intelligent they can figure out how to get into just about anything. If
there is a cupboard within their reach, they WILL figure out how to get into it
and help themselves to whatever they find! It is important to ensure the food
pantry and poison closet has child-proof locks on
them!
LITTER
BOX TRAINING
All of
our pigs at Squeals on Wheels are litter-box trained before they leave. We
suggest using dog litter boxes since they have a low opening in the front. Long,
low under-the-bed sweater boxes work nicely if one is cut down
for easy entry. Pigs don't like climbing over the edge of a
traditional cat litter box. We use wood chips (not cedar since the fumes from
cedar are toxic to small lungs) or recycled newspaper for the
litter.
TV/VIDEOS - you name
it!
Yes,
some little piggy's really enjoy watching TV or videos (especially about pigs!)
while they are camped out on your lap! They might even develop an enjoyment for
certain TV shows. Some owners put music on or keep the TV on for those times
when the owners are not home.