{"id":105837,"date":"2022-04-22T12:40:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:40:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:40:23","slug":"how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How big do micro mini pigs get?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_big_do_micro_mini_pigs_get\" title=\"How big do micro mini pigs get?\">How big do micro mini pigs get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_much_does_a_mini_micro_pig_cost\" title=\"How much does a mini micro pig cost?\">How much does a mini micro pig cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#Do_micro_mini_pigs_stay_small\" title=\"Do micro mini pigs stay small?\">Do micro mini pigs stay small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#What_is_the_smallest_micro_pig\" title=\"What is the smallest micro pig?\">What is the smallest micro pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#Do_micro_pigs_stay_small\" title=\"Do micro pigs stay small?\">Do micro pigs stay small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#Do_micro_pigs_grow_to_full_size\" title=\"Do micro pigs grow to full size?\">Do micro pigs grow to full size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_long_does_a_micro_mini_pig_live\" title=\"How long does a micro mini pig live?\">How long does a micro mini pig live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#What_are_the_smallest_pigs_full_grown\" title=\"What are the smallest pigs full grown?\">What are the smallest pigs full grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_much_money_is_a_micro_mini_pig\" title=\"How much money is a micro mini pig?\">How much money is a micro mini pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_big_does_a_micro_mini_pig_get\" title=\"How big does a micro mini pig get?\">How big does a micro mini pig get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#Are_micro_pigs_good_pets\" title=\"Are micro pigs good pets?\">Are micro pigs good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#Does_a_micro_pig_stay_small\" title=\"Does a micro pig stay small?\">Does a micro pig stay small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#What_breed_of_pigs_stay_the_smallest\" title=\"What breed of pigs stay the smallest?\">What breed of pigs stay the smallest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_small_can_a_mini_pig_be\" title=\"How small can a mini pig be?\">How small can a mini pig be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#What_is_the_smallest_pig_that_will_stay_small\" title=\"What is the smallest pig that will stay small?\">What is the smallest pig that will stay small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#What_is_the_smallest_breed_of_mini_pig\" title=\"What is the smallest breed of mini pig?\">What is the smallest breed of mini pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_big_is_the_smallest_pet_pig\" title=\"How big is the smallest pet pig?\">How big is the smallest pet pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#What_pigs_will_stay_small_forever\" title=\"What pigs will stay small forever?\">What pigs will stay small forever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_big_will_a_micro_pig_get\" title=\"How big will a micro pig get?\">How big will a micro pig get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#At_what_age_is_a_micro_pig_fully_grown\" title=\"At what age is a micro pig fully grown?\">At what age is a micro pig fully grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#How_big_do_mini_pigs_get_when_fully_grown\" title=\"How big do mini pigs get when fully grown?\">How big do mini pigs get when fully grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_micro_mini_pig\" title=\"What is the lifespan of a micro mini pig?\">What is the lifespan of a micro mini pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-micro-mini-pigs-get-2\/#Do_Micro_pigs_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do Micro pigs make good pets?\">Do Micro pigs make good pets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_micro_mini_pigs_get\"><\/span>How big do micro mini pigs get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>15-20<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_mini_micro_pig_cost\"><\/span>How much does a mini micro pig cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $1,200 and $6,500 a pop<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_micro_mini_pigs_stay_small\"><\/span>Do micro mini pigs stay small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Teacup piglets &#8212; also called minipigs, micropigs and micro-mini-pigs &#8212; are small and adorable when young. However cute they are, <b>they do not stay small when mature. This poses problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_micro_pig\"><\/span>What is the smallest micro pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The world&#8217;s smallest wild pig species is the <b>71 centimetres (28 in) long wild pygmy hog which lives in Assam, India.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_micro_pigs_stay_small\"><\/span>Do micro pigs stay small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, <b>Teacup pigs only stay teacup size for a very short time after birth when they can fit into a cup or mug, but they will always grow! The rate of their growth and the eventual size is genetically programmed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_micro_pigs_grow_to_full_size\"><\/span>Do micro pigs grow to full size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How big do micro pigs get? A pet pig, selectively bred to be smaller, can grow up to half the size of a farm pig. <b>When they reach full adult size in three to four years, micro pigs can weight up to 150km\/300 pounds, or over if overweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_micro_mini_pig_live\"><\/span>How long does a micro mini pig live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Teacup Pigs Have a Very Short Lifespan Although the average potbellied pig is expected to live anywhere between 12 and 18 years, a teacup pig&#8217;s lifespan typically hovers <b>around five years due to issues with their skeletal and immune systems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_smallest_pigs_full_grown\"><\/span>What are the smallest pigs full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weighing in at a minimum adult weight of 14 pounds, the <b>Pygmy Hog, Porcula salvania, is the world&#8217;s smallest pig species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_is_a_micro_mini_pig\"><\/span>How much money is a micro mini pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those cute piglets can cost <b>between $1,200 and $6,500 a pop and can weigh a whopping 200 pounds once they mature. While they may weigh nine ounces at birth, true miniature piglets can grow to an average 65 pounds when adults  not the promised maximum 25 pound weight guaranteed by some breeders.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_micro_mini_pig_get\"><\/span>How big does a micro mini pig get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>15-20<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_micro_pigs_good_pets\"><\/span>Are micro pigs good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, the popularity of pigs as pets has skyrocketed, and many pig lovers have purchased &#8216;mini&#8217; or &#8216;micro&#8217; pigs to live in their homes as companion animals. <b>The intelligent and affectionate nature of pigs means they can be entertaining and rewarding company, not to mention very cute<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_micro_pig_stay_small\"><\/span>Does a micro pig stay small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>15-20<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_pigs_stay_the_smallest\"><\/span>What breed of pigs stay the smallest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How big do micro pigs get? <b>A pet pig, selectively bred to be smaller, can grow up to half the size of a farm pig. When they reach full adult size in three to four years, micro pigs can weight up to 150km\/300 pounds, or over if overweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_small_can_a_mini_pig_be\"><\/span>How small can a mini pig be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smallest breed of domesticated pig in the world is <b>the Kunekune. However, it is not the size of the kunekune breed that makes it most suitable as a pet &#8211; it is the personality, temperament and ease of management honed over hundreds of years and countless generations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_pig_that_will_stay_small\"><\/span>What is the smallest pig that will stay small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other Small Breeds of Pigs.<b>American Mini Pig<\/b>50  150 poundsKuneKune100  250 poundsJuliana50  70 poundsVietnamese Pot-Bellied Pig70  150 pounds2 more rowsx26bull;20 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_breed_of_mini_pig\"><\/span>What is the smallest breed of mini pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smallest breed of domesticated pig in the world is <b>the Kunekune. However, it is not the size of the kunekune breed that makes it most suitable as a pet &#8211; it is the personality, temperament and ease of management honed over hundreds of years and countless generations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_smallest_pet_pig\"><\/span>How big is the smallest pet pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, <b>Teacup pigs only stay teacup size for a very short time after birth when they can fit into a cup or mug, but they will always grow! The rate of their growth and the eventual size is genetically programmed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pigs_will_stay_small_forever\"><\/span>What pigs will stay small forever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>15-20<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_a_micro_pig_get\"><\/span>How big will a micro pig get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>15-20<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_is_a_micro_pig_fully_grown\"><\/span>At what age is a micro pig fully grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, <b>Teacup pigs only stay teacup size for a very short time after birth when they can fit into a cup or mug, but they will always grow! The rate of their growth and the eventual size is genetically programmed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_mini_pigs_get_when_fully_grown\"><\/span>How big do mini pigs get when fully grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three to six years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_micro_mini_pig\"><\/span>What is the lifespan of a micro mini pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do mini-pigs live? Pot-bellied pigs typically live for <b>14-21 years, with an average of 15-18 years. To reach maximum lifespan, they must be fed a nutritionally complete diet and receive proper medical care (see handout Veterinary Care for Mini-Pigs).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Micro_pigs_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do Micro pigs make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, <b>Teacup pigs only stay teacup size for a very short time after birth when they can fit into a cup or mug, but they will always grow! The rate of their growth and the eventual size is genetically programmed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big do micro mini pigs get?How much does a mini micro pig cost?Do micro mini pigs stay small?What is the smallest micro pig?Do micro pigs stay small?Do micro pigs grow to full size?How long does a micro mini pig live?What are the smallest pigs full grown?How much money is a micro&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105837","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105837"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105837"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105837\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105837"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105837"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}