Outside Miniature Pig Pen
In the outdoor pig pen when the snow is getting over a foot high i go out and shovel out a clearing.
Outside miniature pig pen. For the pot bellies and all other miniature varieties we recommend at minimum a 12 x 24 fenced off area per pig 2 pigs double it. We love our mini pigs but all pigs can use this simple pig enclosure. Predators can include dogs wolves bears and any other wildlife that pose a threat. The cheapest way i found to build a pig pen is using free pallets.
You will need t posts or wood fencing. When their hooves are freezing they will lift them up like a dog and they will burrow into their igloo or whatever area you have provided them with. This is the only way we build an affordable pig pen on our homestead. Aug 29 2017 this board contains images of outdoor mini pig structures and houses that are appropriate for time spent outside.
Wondering how to build a pig pen out of pallets. The purpose of an outdoor structure or pen is to protect your pig. If it s a cold day but the sun is out they will want to lay and soak in the rays. See more ideas about mini pig pig house pig.
Protection comes in many forms. The day we drove home from picking up our mini pig bently i was filled with emotions. Protection is also from predators. You should crate train your pig regardless of where your pig sleeps at night.
Remember not all pigs get along especially from rescue situations and you may need to be able to provide an additional separate fenced in yard if this occurs.