Our Piggy Blog
Hurricane Maria: Two Years Later
In September of 2017, Hurricane Maria slammed full-force into Puerto Rico. The Category 5 storm wrecked devastation all over the island, destroying homes and businesses, wiping out the power grid, and killing thousands of people. With winds reaching as much as 175...
Dieting an Obese Pet Pig
Overweight and obese pigs are not healthy animals. They suffer both physically and mentally. We offer tips to take your pet pig down to a healthy size so they can live their best life.
The Evolution of the Comfort Fit Safety Pig Harness
Pet pigs are wonderful, inquisitive family pets. Walking your pig requires a specially designed harness, like the Comfort Fit Safety Harness, that won’t cause fit or chafing issues.
Be Careful Who You Give Your Pet Pig To
So, you want to (or have to) find a new home for your pet pig. Should you accept the first offer you get over the telephone or the Internet? Or perhaps you could give it to your neighbor, a petting zoo, or a farmer down the road? My answer is NO! Please, be careful...
The 10 Commandments From a Pet Pig
My life is likely to last 15+ years. Any separations from you will be painful for me. Think of that before you bring me home. Give me time to understand what you want from me. Place your trust in me. It's crucial to my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and...
Pigs and Dogs: A Match Not Made in Heaven
An excerpt from Potbellied Pig Parenting by Nancy Shepard Though Mother Nature may not have intended them to be the best of friends, [pigs and dogs] can become amiable roommates, with your help. A question I (Nancy Shepard) am frequently asked by prospective pet pig...
Grinding Nemo
Hey lovers... time to turn the lights down low. Light some candles and drop some Barry White on the hi fi. Skyrockets are in flight with this afternoon delight. But before you flag us for posting piggy porn, let me explain that what you are witnessing is the...
“The Last Pig” Movie Fundraiser
Our next fundraiser to support the Pig Placement Network pigs in our care at Ross Mill Farm is going to be a fun one. Jenny Hughes has put this together for PPN... a showing of the movie "The Last Pig" at The County Theater in Doylestown, PA. Direct link for...
Think of it as Zen for You and Your Pig
Sometimes you and your pet pig just need to get away... take a vacation, relax, see sights, shop, go on a picnic. How would you like to stay in a classic historic cottage, surrounded by over 1000 acres of pristine woods, fields, streams, and an abundance of...
Celebrate the Year of the Pig at Ross Mill Farm
Yes, it is the Year of the Pig, as beautifully demonstrated here in this gorgeous drawing by @violetjim.art ❤ We are celebrating the Year of the Pig at Ross Mill Farm one weekend every month in 2019, from February to November, with an open house at the Farm from noon...
