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Pigs

Resources About Pigs

A photograph of a forest covered in snow. There are three wild boars in the forefront walking in the snow towards the right.
  • pig background, pig domestication, pig history

Pigs: How We Got Here

The history and current challenges of the domesticated pig.
A photograph of a forest covered in snow. There are three wild boars in the forefront walking in the snow towards the right.
  • pig background, pig domestication, pig history

Pigs: How We Got Here

The history and current challenges of the domesticated pig.
  • pig housing, pig pasture, pig shelter

Creating A Good Home For Pigs

Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for pigs
Farm Sanctuary was co-founded by Gene Baur and Lorri Houston in 1986 when they rescued Hilda, their first sheep. It was the first sanctuary of its kind, focusing wholly on rescuing and advocating for animals farmed for food. As of 2023, Farm Sanctuary’s website states that its mission is to “fight the disastrous effects of animal agriculture on animals, the environment, social justice, and public health through rescue, education, and advocacy.” Today, they have sanctuaries in New York and California and at any given time are caring for almost 1,000 animals. The sanctuaries attract thousands of visitors, interns, and volunteers each year. The New York shelter boasts 275 acres of rolling pastures, forests, an education centre, and accommodation for guests, and the Southern California shelter has 26 acres. Educational events about animals are held at each sanctuary throughout the year.
  • pig housing, pig pasture, pig shelter

Creating A Good Home For Pigs

Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for pigs
Photo by Kylli Kittus on Unsplash
  • harmful foods, poisoning, toxic plants, toxic substances

Things That Are Toxic To Pigs

This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to pigs and tips on how to prevent poisoning at
Photo by Kylli Kittus on Unsplash
  • harmful foods, poisoning, toxic plants, toxic substances

Things That Are Toxic To Pigs

This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to pigs and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
  • pig companions, pig herds, pigs and other animals

Safe Cohabitation Considerations For Pigs

A short overview of important things to keep in mind when considering living arrangements and social groupings involving pigs.
Lizzie and Felix come nose to nose at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary!
  • pig companions, pig herds, pigs and other animals

Safe Cohabitation Considerations For Pigs

A short overview of important things to keep in mind when considering living arrangements and social groupings involving pigs.
  • enrichment, nutritional enrichment, physical enrichment, sensory enrichment

Creating An Enriching Life For Pigs

Help ensure your pig residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
Alice shows off her interesting find of the day, exhibiting an excellent example of tactile enrichment at Edgar's Mission
  • enrichment, nutritional enrichment, physical enrichment, sensory enrichment

Creating An Enriching Life For Pigs

Help ensure your pig residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
  • pig behavior, pig body language, staff safety

How To Safely Be Around A Pig

A short guide on how to be safe around pigs and how to recognize the signs that they want to be left alone.
Learn when to rub a belly and when to respect their space!
  • pig behavior, pig body language, staff safety

How To Safely Be Around A Pig

A short guide on how to be safe around pigs and how to recognize the signs that they want to be left alone.

Fun Facts About Pigs

Pigs are able to use mirrors to find food hidden in a space that is only visible by looking in the mirror, indicating a concept of self recognition and understanding of their environment.
Pigs have excellent spatial memories and can navigate and remember mazes quite well! In fact, pigs are able to prioritize what memories are most important. In regards to food, they use memories of food scents and colors to recall which site had the most and best food and how to find it.
While it may all sound similar to us, pigs can distinguish between auditory cues to recognize the identity of the pig vocalizing! Moms can tell the difference between the sounds of their own piglets and the sounds of others!

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