Articles
Using enrichment to modify behavior
The most important goal of enrichment should always be to enhance the wellbeing of your pigs. Enrichment should not been seen as method to stop your pig from doing other undesirable, yet NORMAL behaviors.
Alice Ashburn
Jun 20, 2015
Mini, Tea Cup, Micro, Pixie Pig Enrichment
The American Zoo and Aquarium Association defines enrichment as “a process for improving or enhancing animal environments and care within the context of their inhabitants' behavioral biology and natural history.
Alice Ashburn
Jun 20, 2015
Time Out Technique
If a pig displays a behavior that you do not approve of, you must discipline her immediately. The severity of your reprimand should be commensurate with the severity of the pig’s misbehavior.
Alice Ashburn
Jun 20, 2015
Spoiled Pig Syndrome
According to Webster, the word DISCIPLINE is defined as “training to act in accordance with rules; to train by instruction and exercise; to bring to a state of order and obedience by training and control.”
Alice Ashburn
Jun 20, 2015
Miniature Pig Health Care
Vaccinations, Worms & Mites
Alice Ashburn
Jun 20, 2015
The Secrets to a Successful Bath with Your Minature Pig
It is important to make bath time an enjoyable experience. The first bath can be very traumatic, and a bad first few baths can lead to a permanent fear of the tub.
Alice Ashburn
Jun 20, 2015