by rossmillfarmteam2 | Apr 7, 2020 | General
Rooting! The scourge of pig owners everywhere! Why do they do it!? What is their obsession with what’s going on under the ground? Is owning a potbellied pig as a pet and having a nice lawn mutually exclusive? We will look into those questions and dig...
by rossmillfarmteam2 | Mar 31, 2020 | General
The following comes directly from Kristen Tullo, the Pennsylvania State Director in charge of State Affairs, and is posted here with her permission. She has written some excellent information for those who work in the animal community and anyone who cares for...
by rossmillfarmteam2 | Mar 20, 2020 | General
The following is written by Dr John Carr, an esteemed veterinarian specializing in pigs. Coronaviruses, COVID-19 and Our Pigs Pigs cannot get COVID-19 and will not give you COVID-19. To date there is no evidence of any animal transmission with this new coronavirus...
by Ross Mill Farm | Sep 16, 2019 | General
Written by Nancy Shepard It you are planning to add another animal to a household that presently includes a pet pig, there are several guidelines to follow. First, you need to be aware of how your present pig pal will view this idea – I’m afraid it is not...
by Ross Mill Farm | Aug 28, 2019 | General
The history of the potbellied pig today can be traced back to Keith Connell’s import to the US from Canada in the mid-eighties. By today’s standards they were relatively large (60 to 80 kg). They were all black and wrinkled, particularly about the head and face. They...
by Ross Mill Farm | Aug 19, 2019 | General
Like any animal, pigs are more at risk of some issues than others. If you have one in your home, it’s important to recognize the most common pig diseases, and know when and how to get treatment. As always, an article on the internet is not a reasonable...
