No way. No way in this life, the next nor the next over.
Pigs are not pets. Pigs are the only farm animals capable of receding into feral state in a matter of months if left to fend for themselves. And any pig herder knows taking a nap within reach of pigs is not safe.
Yes, I am aware of all the cute internet videos but those are exceptions, not the norm.
I kept a couple of potbellies to help clearing and digging a small terrain, kept them well taken care for, fed, sheltered, clean, safe, and one of systematically tried to bite or headbut me.
Other breeds are openly hostile towards humans and some are borderline dangerous, especially around children and other small animals.
Pigs
No way. No way in this life, the next nor the next over.
Pigs are not pets. Pigs are the only farm animals capable of receding into feral state in a matter of months if left to fend for themselves. And any pig herder knows taking a nap within reach of pigs is not safe.
Yes, I am aware of all the cute internet videos but those are exceptions, not the norm.
I kept a couple of potbellies to help clearing and digging a small terrain, kept them well taken care for, fed, sheltered, clean, safe, and one of systematically tried to bite or headbut me. Other breeds are openly hostile towards humans and some are borderline dangerous, especially around children and other small animals.
So, again: pigs are not pets.
Pigs do not deserve to be exploited and slaughtered just because they cannot be companions animals that you can have around the house.