About The Little Pig Pen
The Little Pig Pen is located in the beautiful foothills of South Australia’s famous wine region. We breed miniature pet pigs for people or families living on small to large acreage properties.
The Little Pig Pen Pigs are 100% genuine miniatures. For decades, the pigs have been bred, choosing the smaller sows and boars with a more appealing stockier body type and short bear-like faces.
Our miniature pigs grow to the size of a medium to large dog, which is far more manageable than the normal pigs, which can get to the size of a shetland pony.
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Housing Requirements for Miniature Pigs
After seeing our adorable pigs on The Little Pig Pen, you might be eager to have one! But remember, mini pigs have unique housing needs that differ from cats or dogs. Check your local council to see if you can keep a miniature pig, as they are classified as livestock. Even with a large yard, regulations vary! While they aren’t the most active pets, pigs love to graze and need space to be happy. We only sell piglets to those with at least an acre or a farm. Get ready for your pig paradise!
Temperaments
Pigs are known for their gentle temperaments; they are not aggressive and rarely bite. These social animals thrive on attention and companionship, making them affectionate pets. Once they feel loved and are handled regularly, pigs settle quickly and display their intelligence, often surprising their owners with their ability to learn and interact. Their cautious nature with their friendly disposition makes them wonderful companions.
Pig Feeding Requirements
The foundation of the pigs’ daily diet consists of cracked corn and barley, easily sourced from the local fodder store. To make it gentle on their digestive systems and easier to chew, the grain mix is soaked in water overnight before being served as a wholesome porridge twice a day—once in the morning and once at night. To keep the pigs in peak condition, build strong immunity, and prevent nutritional deficiencies, their soaked grain base is supplemented with a variety of fresh, nutrient-dense foods:
Fresh Greens & Vegetables: Leafy greens offer vital vitamins, minerals, and hydration.
Forage & Fiber: Access to fresh pasture, alfalfa, or quality grass hay (like meadow hay, Lucene) aids digestion, keeps their gut healthy, and satisfies their natural instinct to root and graze.
PIG SALES
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The Little Pig Pen Pricing
Boys are $1100 and the Girls are $1350.
Included in the price:
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De-sexing and Vaccination with Plevac vaccine for pigs
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Worming with Dectomax
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NVD Pig Pass Ear Tag Identification
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Your Piglet birth certificate
Our piglets are often already pre-sold to those on our waiting list before they are born. It is best to go onto our waiting list to secure yourself a piglet from any of our future litters.
Please send a message on our Facebook page or email rachel@thelittlepigpen.com.au to put your $200 deposit down to go onto our waiting list.
Conditions of Sale
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We will not hold a miniature piglet for any person until we receive a $200 deposit.
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We must receive full payment for a piglet (minus the deposit) before we make any travel arrangements for the piglet; unless the piglet is being picked up, then payment can and must be paid in full (minus deposit) upon pick up.
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If someone has a change of circumstances and can no longer take a piglet they had paid for, any money paid to hold or pay for the piglet will not be refunded.
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If anything happens to a piglet that someone has paid a deposit for whilst they are still in our care, we will either refund their deposit, or they can choose to take another piglet from that litter or wait for another litter to be born.
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All of our piglets have been vet checked before they leave our care. We will not be held responsible for the health or welfare of any piglet once it is in your care, including any hidden illnesses.
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We will not be held responsible for the health or welfare of any of our miniature piglets while they are en-route to their new home, either with us, by air, or with their new owner.
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We give as much information and guidance as possible to help new owners look after their miniature pig correctly. We will not be held responsible for how any owner of one of our miniature pigs chooses to care for or feed their pig.
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If someone who owns one of our miniature pigs can sadly no longer keep their pig, we are happy to help them try to find the pig a new home, but we have no responsibility to take back any miniature pig that we have sold to anyone, for any reason.
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If for any reason a person can no longer keep their miniature pig or piglet, or for any reason changes their mind after taking their pig or piglet home and wishes to bring them back, we will endeavour to accommodate the pig or piglet and find them another suitable home but no refund of any money paid will be given.
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The information that we give is to the best of our knowledge and should be used as a guide only.
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Please read all of our information thoroughly and carefully before deciding to purchase one of our miniature pigs. We only want our pigs to go to suitable and the very best of homes.
MINATURE PIGS COME IN A VARIETY OF COLOURS
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SLIDESHOW
FAQs PLEASE NOTE All information given is to be taken as a guide only. The Little Pig Pen does not accept liability for any actions taken by any persons on reliance of its content.
Am I allowed to have a miniature pig where I live? You need to check with your local council to see if you are permitted to keep a miniature pig where you live. Miniature pigs are classified as livestock, and unfortunately, even if you live on acreage, your council may not allow you to house a miniature pig.
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How big do miniature pigs grow? Our miniature pigs grow to be around the size of a solid Blue Heeler. They will grow to 45-60cm tall and weigh 40-70kg if they are not overfed.
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What do you feed a miniature pig? Miniature pigs should be on a routine diet of crushed, mixed grains like wheat, barley, corn and peas. The grain should be around 12% protein. Along with a staple diet of grain, a miniature pig should also be fed a mixture of fruit and vegetables and plenty of water.
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Where does a miniature pig sleep? If a miniature pig is going to be sleeping outside, a kennel for them to sleep in is fine. The kennel should not be raised off the ground, as miniature pigs only have short little legs and like to feel stable. The kennel should be lined with a soft cushion or dog bed and blankets or straw for the pig to snuggle into. Any type of shed or shelter is suitable for a miniature pig to sleep in, so long as they are sheltered from the wind and rain and there is plenty of bedding to keep them warm. If the miniature pig is going to be sleeping inside, most dog beds are suitable for them to sleep on. Select a dog bed that is level with the ground and has solid walls so the pig can’t roll out. Provide plenty of padding and warmth with nice soft cushions and blankets. Miniature pigs also love to sleep on their owner’s laps.
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Do miniature pigs get along with other animals and pets? Miniature pigs are very social and quickly become attached to most other pets and animals. Our pigs have always gotten along with every animal they have encountered; horses, calves, lambs, chickens and even our toy poodle. Occasionally a piglet and another pet may clash, but for the most part, they will love everyone, two legs and four.
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How long does a miniature pig live? A miniature pig will live between 12-15 years. For this reason, a miniature pig is a pet for the long term, and you should consider whether you can make this long-term commitment.
Do miniature pigs need to have a nose ring? It is a personal choice whether you choose to put a nose ring in your miniature pig. Miniature pigs like to snuffle around the dirt for grubs, so if you have a manicured garden that your pig will have access to, you could consider having a nose ring for your pig to protect your garden and plants. We personally don’t have nose rings in any of our own breeding pigs; however, our pigs don’t have access to the garden.
Do miniature pigs dig? When a miniature pig is moving dirt with their snout, they are not digging in the way a dog does. They are using their snout to look for grubs and plant roots, and other tasty things in the soil.
How much room do you need to keep a miniature pig? A miniature pig will be happiest in a nice paddock of one acre or more. A large backyard can be ok for a miniature pig, provided that the person or family have a suitable lifestyle that will allow them time to take the pig for daily walks. If a miniature pig is confined to a small area, they can get bored, take their boredom out on your garden, and become overweight if they do not get enough exercise. A miniature pig cannot live in a unit or apartment.
At what age is a miniature pig fully grown? In our opinion, miniature pigs are close to their mature height by two years old; however, they will continue to fill out up until the age of four. Some breeders will tell you a miniature pig is fully grown at one year old, but this is not true. If a miniature pig is 40cm tall when it is one year old, it will most likely grow to be 50cm tall when it is fully grown. This is what we have found through our experience. You should always ask for the height and age, as well as a photo of the parents of any piglet you are looking at buying.
What plants and weeds are poisonous to miniature pigs? Miniature pigs will take a bite into most plants and weeds without thinking much about whether it's poisonous or not. The following plants are all poisonous to pigs and, if ingested, can be fatal: Pigweed, Fiddleneck, Cabbage, Turnips, Broccoli, Mustard, Rape, Lambs Quarters, Irises, Golden Chain, Lamurnum, Tabacco, Tree Tobacco, Pokeweed, Mayapple, Mandrake, Wild Cherries, Black Cherry, Bitter Cherry, Choke Cherry, Pin Cherry, Bracken Fern, Rhubarb and Cocklebur.
What makes a better pet, a male or female miniature pig? We don’t believe one sex of miniature pig makes a better pet than the other if they are de-sexed. It can all just come down to whether you are a girl pet person or a boy pet person.
What do we vaccinate our pigs with and what is it vaccinating them against? All of our breeding stock and our piglets are vaccinated with the PLEvac vaccine. This vaccinates for Parvovirus, Leptospirosis and Erysipelas. One of the primary diseases pig owners should be vaccinating their pigs against is Leptospirosis. Lepto is zoonotic, meaning humans can pick up the bacteria from contact with the urine of an infected pig. In some cases, a swine's leptospirosis infection is asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, they can include fever, muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, depression, and blood in the urine. The other disease our vet recommends pet pig owners vaccinate for is Erysipelas. Swine erysipelas is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae seen mainly in growing pigs and characterised clinically by sudden death, fever, diamond-shaped skin lesions and arthritis. The fever can induce abortion in pregnant gilts and sows. PLEvac does cover both of these, which we vaccinate all of our piglets with at six weeks of age before they leave our farm to go to their new homes. Our vet recommends that piglets be given a booster of the PLEvac vaccine approximately 4-6 weeks after their initial vaccination. We also vaccinate all of our breeding stock with the ECOvac E.coli vaccine for pigs. Pregnant sows are vaccinated with ECOvac to protect neonatal piglets against E. coli scours.