Autumn Acres Mini Pet Pigs

Episode: 15 / June 21, 2022

Gilbert the Party Pig

Michelle lives in Connecticut with her husband and 2 children. They also have a 5 year old Chiweennie named Minnie and a 2 year old mini pig named Gilbert. They love taking walks as a family, where the pig and dog are included. They love their animals and like to spoil them. Michelle has the goal of one day starting her own sanctuary so that she can rescue any unwanted pigs and other farm animals. Michelle recently started taking Gilbert to schools, parties, centers for people with special needs and events. She said it’s been such a wonderful experience educating people about pigs and sharing Gilbert with them. In this episode we talk all about Gilbert the Party Pig.

Michelle started seeing pet pigs online and at that time decided that she wanted one for herself. She started to follow a breeder on social media and then her husband surprised her with a day of getting to pet and play with piglets and 9 months later she got to pick up Gilbert.

Michelle tells us about her challenges she has encountered.
She tells us how she got into taking Gilbert places.
She tells us about how she got Gilbert ready for going to visit new people.
We discuss if there are requirements to take a pig to schools and hospitals.
She discusses the need of being able to read your pig if they are in a new situation.
She gives us her biggest piece of advice for someone looking to get a pet pig.

Key Takeaway:

If you are wanting to have success with taking a pig to new places and to meet new people often, it’s very important to give them exposure from a young age.

Michelle’s links:

https://www.facebook.com/pigsarepetstoo

Autumn’s links:

Website:

https://www .autumnacresminipetpigs.com/

Email:

Autumn@autumnacresminipetpigs.com

Educational Membership Group:

https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/support-group-subscription/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/

Facebook: