Mini Pigs / Teacup Pigs All You Need To Know: The Essential Guide – Food, Training, Health, Everyday Care, Accessories What to Expect Mini Pigs, Teacup Pigs, Micro Pigs, Miniature Pigs, Pocket Pigs Paperback – November 10, 2017

This is a short book, but is packed full of great information on mini pigs. The author in this small book is able to cover so much from the different “breeds” and their origins to common mini pig myths all the way to the correct foods to feed them. The author does a great job at organizing this book so that it is an easy read, and easy to take in all the information given without it becoming boring or confusing, but on this same topic I will say that you will find the author mentioning the same information multiple times in different sections in the book and this does drag the flow of the information a little, especially when it is what most would consider common knowledge. Some of the information is the same thing that most everyone is told before getting any animal, but I did give the author an allowance for this since sometimes the simplest of items can be the most damaging if not followed.In this book you are given facts about how the new popularity of this animal has caused many to be abused or abandoned since most people purchasing these animals are not prepared properly to deal with a mini pig, and instead of learning they just neglect or give it up, this to me makes the book worth reading alone, but the author is able to provide you with the pros and cons, as well as a list of way to be able to lessen the cons. One item I really loved about this book was in the training section, the author goes beyond that of most books like this and does not just tell you, that you should train them to do this or that, but actually gives you some pointers on how to actually do that. One prime example covered is teaching your mini pig to sit, the author tells how to do it simply by getting the mini pigs attention with a treat by placing it in front of its snout and once you have its attention slowly lift it upward, the mini pigs head will follow until soon its rear touches the ground, and then you can associate that position with the command. I also really like how the author referred pig poo as “pigberries” this made me laugh…So in conclusion, this is a short quick read that is pack full of fun an useful information that is presented and organized perfectly to make it easy to comprehend and absorb. It is also a book that has a reason for being written that many should read even if you are not looking to buy a mini pig, just to have this knowledge banked in case it comes up later in life or in the life of someone you know. Some of the knowledge is also usable with other animals.

Mini Pigs/Teacup Pigs All You Need to Know: The Essential Guide is a great book that tells it how it is. It goes into the pros and cons of owning a mini pig, how “mini” doesn’t actually mean miniature, and delves deeply into the intelligence of pigs. Fields discusses the most popular breeds to keep as pets, their typical behavior, and how large they get. What I appreciated most about this book is, Fields stresses that owning a pig is a commitment just like any other animal you bring home. There are too many people that buy pigs thinking they’re going to stay small; which is due to lack of education or research. This book squashes myths about size/weight, cleanliness, and intelligence. I had no idea it takes pigs three years to reach their full size! I learned an incredible amount about pigs and by reading this book, I made the decision to adopt and not purchase from a breeder for the same reasons why you should adopt dogs/cats from shelters. This book is a great resource to read if you’re considering purchasing/adopting a pig as a pet—read this book!

I’ve always had an interest in all types of animals and have devoured every book about them that I could find to read. I don’t care what kind they are, whether they are reptiles, mammals or birds, I want to read all about them. When I saw the delightful cover of Ms. Harriet Fields’ book, Mini Pigs/Teacup Pigs: All You Need to Know, I knew immediately that I wanted to read it. I’ve often debated getting a mini pig so I was quite excited to read this book. I wish that everyone who is trying to make the same decision as I was about getting one as a pet would read Ms. Fields’ informative book. If I had, my decision would have been much easier and quicker to make than it has been. Not because Ms. Fields tries to steer the reader in any one direction but because she is extremely forthright in her information and she lets you decide for yourself after reading all of the information that she provides within these pages.There are fifteen chapters in the book that cover everything from choosing the breed of mini pig you’d like to own to behaviour and training of the pig to a list of things your pig can or cannot eat. There’s even a section about teaching your pig how to do tricks. Who wouldn’t want to teach their little guy or gal to wave? It’s written in a very easy to read style that provides a lot of information without being boring. The chapters are broken up into quick and easy sections that make them easy to get through and to find your place easily should you need to put the book down for a bit. For a book that contains so much information, it is fairly short, having two-hundred and thirty-four pages. I do wish that there had been more pictures. The ones that are in the book showed up really well in digital format but it’s always fun to have lots of pictures when reading about animals.After reading this book, it is quite obvious that Ms. Fields loves mini pigs and cares greatly for their well-being. She never comes across as being “preachy” about the subject but she does make it clear that owning a pig is in no way like owning a cat or a dog. (Although she does say that cats and pigs can be great friends which I thought was really cool.) This is what I loved about this book. Not only does she extol all of the wonderful reasons that there are to own a mini pig, she also gives the reasons not to as well. This book should be read by anyone wanting to buy a mini-pig or someone who already owns one and wants to learn how to provide them with the best home possible.

Love this book !

Informative for the new mini pig owner. Lots of good and important information.

Very informative and instructional. I would recommend if you think you want a pot belly pig then definitely get educated about them. It is a lot more involved than getting cute little pig. They are more labor intensive than a cat or dog.

Love my book tells me all I need to know on my new pot belly pig.

I really enjoyed reading and learning about pet pigs. I am considering it. I would love to have a pig