Alice Ashburn

AA Pot-Bellied Pigs & Products · Portland, Oregon, United States

1 animal 18 articles Member since May 2015

We adore our Pot-Bellied, Mini, Pixie, Petite, Teacup or MicroMini Piggies (we love all these terms because they indicate a charm and cuteness that is more a part of these pets than any I've experienced). They are so much MORE than you might imagine.

Using enrichment to modify behavior - Pt 2

Ice blocks/rings: using a large bowl, fill halfway with water; add a few pieces of fruit or veggies. To make an ice ring, place a glass in the center (to …

Jun 20, 2015 9

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 …

Jun 20, 2015 2

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.

Jun 20, 2015 2

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 …

Jun 20, 2015 2

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 …

Jun 20, 2015 2

Miniature Pig Health Care

Vaccinations, Worms & Mites

Jun 20, 2015 9

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 …

Jun 20, 2015 2

How to Potty Train Your Micro Mini Pet Pig

Pigs Learn Fast... Good or Bad Behavior... Start Out on the Right Foot

Jun 20, 2015 2

Pig Smarts

Pigs are smart, intelligent and complex creatures. Learning how to understand your pig is the first step to the next 15-20 years you will spend together.

Jun 20, 2015 2

Micro Mini Pig Food: What Do You Feed a Teacup Pig?

It's important to make sure that your piggy gets the right nutrition and diet. They must get enough to eat of the right foods. Pigs will eat as much as …

Jun 20, 2015 4

WHAT DO TEACUP PIGS AND PIXIE PIGS REQUIRE?

1. They require a lot of love. You will get out of your pet what you put into it. If you work with it and train it you will have …

Jun 20, 2015 2

BRINGING HOME YOUR NEW PET TEACUP PIG OR PIXIE PIG

Your new pig is extremely intelligent. They can learn to do just about anything a dog can do but they learn it much quicker because everything you teach them is …

Jun 20, 2015 2