Mini pigs are big success on farm
A Devon fun farm is reaping the rewards of a nine-year breeding programme for miniature pigs.
The pigs, which are about a fifth of the size of ordinary pigs, have been a hit with visitors at Pennywell Farm.
TV celebrity Jonathan Ross bought two of the pint-sized porkers as pets at £150 each and there have even been offers from as far away as Australia.
The pocket pigs are a variant of the rare kune kune breed, which is native to New Zealand.
Chris Murray, co-owner of the farm near Buckfastleigh, began cross-breeding the pigs nine years ago and believes he has the perfect pet pig.
"These pigs are just at home indoors or outdoors."
I bet Beauty would love these.
Fiona is also in love with them and wants one!
I admit they look very cute - but can they be housetrained?!
ReplyDeleteAllegedly yes, the bunny that we got from the shelter is completely house trained as well which surprised me. Which obviously shows how little I know about animals!
ReplyDeleteMy kids would love one of these!!
ReplyDeleteIf it weren't for the poop I might consider it but to guinea pigs and a rabbit are enough on the poop front.
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