Muslims consider pigs to be dirty and unclean, so Muslims don't eat pork, so it's understandable that our common ramen restaurants don't serve pork. But in our opinion, pigs are used for food, and are used as pets when they are very small. Of course, in recent years, there has been a small pig, which is specially used for pet feeding and has become a popular trend. . Then do you know how to raise this little pig?

I. Environment

Pet Pig It needs to live in a quiet and dry environment, the temperature should be 18-29 degrees Celsius, you can let it live in the study, living room or balcony. Pet pigs are afraid of cold. When winter comes, remember to build a warm nest for them, add some blankets or quilts, and don't let them catch a cold or have diarrhea.

Diet

1.0~4 weeks

You can feed whole milk powder, about 2 or 3 meals per meal. Spoon of milk powder is brewed into 100c.c. milk, and 1 teaspoon of cream or 1 raw egg yolk can be added to increase nutrition. Many people who sell pigs say that piglets cannot be compared with human milk, and the nutrients are different from pig milk. However, many pig friends have fed pigs milk and found no adverse reactions, so you can let your pet pigs eat it with confidence.

After 2.4 weeks

You can feed the piglets dried whole milk powder, about 2 tablespoons of milk powder per meal, and reduce the amount of liquid milk feeding, this action is called teaching slot ”, the purpose is to train the stomach’s ability to digest solid food.

After 3.6 weeks

You can feed the piglets a small amount or solid food soaked in water, and you can also start to try foods such as fruits and vegetables. When feeding the piglets with new food, the piglets may have nutritional diarrhea. Once the owner finds that the piglets' stools are incomplete and thin, please send them to the doctor as soon as possible.

Piglets can eat solid food completely after 1 month. Because pigs are omnivores, the food must contain vegetables, fruits and dynamic proteins, such as chicken, beef, cucumber, etc. Balanced nutrition allows piglets to grow up healthily.

Three, the way of holding

The correct way to hold the piglet is to slowly pick it up from the shoulder blade of the piglet. It often screams, so don't force it to pick it up, so as not to bite people because of nervousness.

4. Precautions

1. The piglets cough, mucus secretions flow from the eyes and nose, the body temperature is as high as 40~42℃, and the breathing Symptoms such as urgency. The owner should immediately send the piglet to the doctor. The doctor will first measure the piglet's body temperature and auscultate the piglet's respiratory system to see if the piglet is seriously ill, and then treat it with injections or drugs to control the piglet's health. illness. After taking it home for care, it should be observed for 2 to 3 days. If the piglet's condition has not improved, it should be sent to the doctor as soon as possible.

2. Pigs love cleanliness very much. Unless the piglets play dirty outside, they only need to take a bath. On weekdays, you only need to fill the bathtub with water, and then wipe the pig's mouth and nose with a towel. If you bathe the pig too often, it will cause the piglet's skin to become dry and itchy, scratching red rash and other problems.

For pet pigs, don't be too rough.