this one.
  • Whimzees are a great chew treat for pigs.  I find the best prices on Amazon.
  • Oinkbox has a great food, dental stix and treats.  They are a fantastic company and I love supporting them.
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    Bedding
    • Bed - I don't spend a lot of money on pig beds.  Some piglets tend to pee on their beds.  I like to go to places like TJMaxx or Marc's and find beds cheap.  That way when I have to wash them and they fall apart, its not a big deal.  I wait until a pig has matured a bit before I spend more on it's bed.  Pigs love beds that they can cuddle up in like the ones below.  I buy these or these on Amazon.
    • Blankets - I don't spend a lot of money on blankets either.  I like to get blankets at Good Will.
    • Heating pad - I buy my heating pads at Target and Chewy.com.  They are nothing special.
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    Bath
    • Any baby shampoo or soap works just fine.  I use an animal shampoo from Young Living.
    • Towel.  I use a pet towel from Norwex but any towel will work.
    • Treats in the tub - peanutbutter, Cheerios and fruit.  I love to use a LickiMat.
    Other supplies
    • Harness/Leash - I buy mine from Pig Gear.  She has a website and Etsy shop.  Use my discount code on her website.  (autumn)
    • Hoof Trimmer - a Dremel works great (60-80 grit) if you can desensitize your pig to the sound and vibration.  Or you could use a technique where you flip your pig upside down.  There are many YouTube videos explaining how to do it.  I use horse hoof clippers.
    • Skin Supplement - Vitamin E or FISH OIL.
    • Coat Supplement - This skin and coat supplement is great.  I also make sure they are eating a good pig food.  (I don't care for Mazuri.  It causes a lot of piggy rust.)
    • Lotion - I don't use lotion on my pigs.  But any baby or children's lotion would work just fine.
    • Dental care - Some people brush their pig's teeth.  I prefer to use Whimzees to keep my pig's teeth clean.
    • Crate - This is purely preference.  I use small shipping crates for our young piglets.  I use an extra large wire dog crate for Topanga.
    • Toys - Pigs won't just play with any toy.  Most won't play with any toy that is not a treat dispensing toy.  I get our treat dispensing toys from Oinkbox.  A lot of pigs also enjoy toys that have a crinkle noise.
    • Gate/Enclosure - Pigs are very strong.  There are few baby gates and enclosures that can hold a pig during its entire life course.  But while a piglet is young, any metal enclosure that is held securely in place will work fine.  Another option is a secure area built of wood.  Just make sure it is at lease three feet high so your pig doesn't jump over it.
    • Parasite control - Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade), Ivermectin and Safe Guard.
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