***Important information please read***
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* The prerequisite for homing a Pint Size Pig is the requirement of a secured outside space for the pig to have access to and suitable housing.
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* Pigs are considered as livestock; so you will need a County Parish Holding Number (CPH) to own a pig even as a pet, these can be obtained from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). There is currently no charge and the process is relatively simple with a five minute telephone call. Their telephone number is 0845 603 7777. This normally takes 1-2 weeks to process, however can be processed quicker if you request it over the phone.
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* If residing in Wales you will have to contact Animal Health at your local County Council for this, the process is the same; however they seem to take a little bit longer in processing - so bare this in mind when organising your application.
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* You will not be allowed to adopt a piglet from us without your CPH Number.
Micro Pet Pig Requirements
We really are ONLY after the very best forever homes for our micro piglets; so upon the announcement of a litter and as long as you have met the requirements we feel are suitable for housing a piglet i.e. access to outside space and suitable housing (see caring for your micro pig) we will offer the piglets on a first come, first served basis; and a piglet is only secured with a non-refundable deposit.
We will however take on a waiting list where a suitable deposit is held against the piglet of your choice for future litters where you are after something particular that we don't currently have available. With this option we will have a better chance of securing preferred colour choices or sexes - however there is typically a wait so please be aware of this.
Pigs are herd animals and therefore benefit from the company of other pigs, that said it is evident from our own experience with Micro Pigs and the opinions of other breeders that they can also benefit just as much from any company whether this be human companionship or other animals. So whilst we encourage you to adopt two piglets together as this is by far our preference we will also consider families looking to home a piglet with other animals. Pigs are highly intellectual and it is quite extraordinary observing a piglet coexisting with other animals and the bond they are able to share. We hear first hand about so many stories where a piglet has befriended a dog, following them around and sleeping together; as well as similar stories involving, kittens, chickens and to even a bizarre and unusual one of our own a tortoise.
