What Are The Characteristics of the Potbellied Pig?
Birth to One Year Potbellied pigs have become a popular pet due to their gentle nature, amazing intelligence and appearance. The general physical characteristics of a potbellied pig are an exaggerated round stomach, short legs, swayed back, and continuously wagging straight tail. On their small heads are short, erect ears and a short to medium length nose. They have from black, to taupe, to blue eyes. The acceptable body colors are black or white or a combination of the two colors, with each pig having different markings. Piglets Birth to 6 Weeks Most piglets under the age of 2 months have three things on their minds establishing their position in their herd, survival and eating. Because of this, it is important that your baby pig be given the opportunity to learn all its young pig lessons from its mother and littermates. It is recommended that your piglet be at least 6 weeks of age before it is weaned and should not be taken from its litter until it is at least 7 weeks old. It is impo
