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Reviving Extinct Animals: a Tool for Fighting Global Warming?
When National Geographic magazine came out with their cover story on de-extinction in April 2013, it set off quite a controversy. Now that we are on the scientific brink of being able to bring back long-gone species, proponents and critics are...
Pedegru
Jan 30, 2016
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.
AA Pot-Bellied Pigs & Products
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.
AA Pot-Bellied Pigs & Products
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.
AA Pot-Bellied Pigs & Products
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.”
AA Pot-Bellied Pigs & Products
Jun 20, 2015
Miniature Pig Health Care
Vaccinations, Worms & Mites
AA Pot-Bellied Pigs & Products
Jun 20, 2015