Toxic Food for Pigs

6/15/2017

47 Comments

Toxic Food for Pigs

Avocado
Mushrooms
Rhubarb
All Types of Beans
Onion
Garlic
Flax seeds
Acorns
Turnip Roots

Don’t forget to cook these!

Yucca
Potato
Yams
Sweet Potatoe

Other Items to avoid:

Processed Human Snacks (junk food)
All other types of pet food especially dog food.
Moldy food
Chocolate
Salt
Caffeine
Gum
Soft Drinks

Pigs should be kept on vegetarian diets and never fed meat.

47 Comments

Jas Denet

10/25/2017 08:28:16 pm

Pigs are NOT vegetarians. Theyre omnivores. So, not, you should not feed them only veg. Meats and fruits are excellent for them. Also, your list of toxic foods is completely wrong. None of those things are toxic to pigs. If fed in large quantities, acorns can cause some issues, but they would need to be eating pounds of them every day for a long period. Where on earth did you get your information?? It certainly wasnt from anyone who knows anything about pigs and their needs!

Michael Vertrees

1/30/2020 05:52:39 pm

This response is spot on 👍

Rosmarie Berghahn

2/9/2020 05:42:13 am

I was told pigs especially Potbelly pigs should NEVER have animal byproducts. Also I was taught a lil garlic in their food was excellent for parasites and flax seed is good for their skin.

Ene Armenta

9/19/2020 01:06:11 am

Please give me more info I need it

Emma

10/1/2020 05:26:16 am

As you can are internet is not always right! One says one thing and someone else says another! I really wish people would stop listening to this carp and just learn from it.!!! So many take what they read as facts and people should not be allowed yo do this!!! Nothing on this information is accurate at all?!! LET ME.HELP YOU ALL.. DON FEED YOUR PIG ANYTHING YOU DONT EAT!!!!

Rene Chamness

2/25/2020 09:20:27 am

I agree, I read the list and went what? I spent a lot of my youth around people with livestock and never heard any of this. I get that food for livestock and food for pets is not always the same but the people I knew were never uncaring about their animals. Also I thought Acorn finished pork was an actual thing. I think I would take this list with a grain of salt with the exception of the "other Items to Avoid" column. Also don't they use pigs to hunt for truffles and aren't truffles a fungus like a mushroom. If the pig can't eat them why would it look for them at the behest of a human or not?

peta hill

3/10/2020 07:45:36 pm

That depends on where you are in the world.Where we are ,in Australia,It is illegal to feed pigs any foods that contain meat, meat products or any other products from mammals or that may have been in contact with them.

Illegal pig feeds include:

*food scraps and wastes from:-
*kitchen scraps
*processors and manufacturers
*food retailers including supermarkets and bakeries
*hotels, restaurants, cafés, fast food outlets, delicatessens, lunch *bars
*rubbish dumps
*used cooking oil, unless it has been treated to the required standard
*offal
*blood, bones, carcasses from mammals.
*any food that is served on the same plate or that has come into contact with meat is prohibited feed
*Dairy products from overseas are also banned.
*salad and vegetables that has been served with meat.
*butcher's shop waste.
*pies, pasties, deli foods – including bacon, cheese (from overseas) and salads that contain meat

emma

8/17/2020 07:26:01 am

this is not true and nothing is illegal in usa

Emma

10/1/2020 05:29:12 am

You posted it is illegal and it is not a legal issue I did a lot of research in this!! It is recommended but the legal topic is not real in this post!! PLEASE STOP POSTING LUES! WE CAN FIND OUT YOUR LIES AND WE CAN POST THE TRUTH!!!

H. Kabiru

3/25/2020 09:42:23 am

Very untrue. Do a thorough research pleasr

Jenna J Turnipseed

5/2/2020 06:57:09 pm

Agreed! I feed my pigs meat and even had one that used to chase and eat the chickens when. They went in there pen. They ate them whole. Bones and all!

Bryan

8/26/2020 06:39:57 pm

I have a question about Pig castration is that something you could help me with I have a question or two about it and need a little info please get back to me as soon as possible thank you and have a great day

8/30/2020 07:00:33 am

Our pigs eat meat but my pet pig got awfully sick on avocados (and not a lot of it either). She came right after not eating for a week or so but only having black coffee and electrolytes pumped into her stomach. Was scary but a lesson learnt that pigs can not just eat anything. I would advise to always research if you are u sure before feeding them and also keep in mind it is better to be safe than sorry. Think about what they would naturally forage for in the wild.

milly

9/16/2020 08:49:11 pm

i agree

9/28/2020 04:22:16 am

Happy Tails, where on earth did you dig up this list?.... have you ever been on a farm and/or raised pigs?

Thank you Jas Denet, I’m so glad you are here otherwise I may have believed I was on the wrong planet.

Ava V.

12/11/2017 11:15:26 am

I think she knows what she is doing, she has so many animals and I think she is amazing with them and knowing how to care for them. I do not have a mini pig, but I trust her with all of her animal instructions. If she is right, or made a mistake, please do not correct people. She was just trying to help and is doing no harm to mini pig owners. Meghan, thank you for all of your help, my Meyer part is a lot happier and healthier now that I got most of her seeds out of her diet. -Ava <3

Midge

1/30/2020 08:32:21 pm

Wow! Do not correct someone?? How else is someone supposed to learn if not corrected? I would rather be corrected than go through life with people thinking I was daft and ignorant. How old are you? Learn by your mistakes not by following blindly.

Jacquie Frazer

2/18/2020 06:09:47 pm

Midge, there’s a place and time to be corrected. Would YOU like to be corrected publicly or privately? Enough said. Class, obviously wasn’t taught in your home.

huhk

3/18/2020 10:32:49 pm

You are an idiot human.

Emma

8/17/2020 07:29:50 am

I am pretty sure all this is wrong and your response to back her up right or wrong is rediculous!! Her entire posting it wrong and it should not be backed up and people should not trust this person when they are cemetery wrong!! WHERE ARE YOUR BRAINS AVA?????

Emm

10/1/2020 05:32:01 am

And if you don't have pigs please stop.posting here! None of what she says is accurate at all and if the pig food has everything why the hell add so many vitamins and extras? What is wrong with you people????

Ava V.

12/11/2017 11:31:25 am

P.S. To Meghan,

Can you do a toxic parrot list? I know some things but not a lot. I gave my cockatiel to much salt and poisoned him. I know salt is bad for them but know not a lot of other things, please help me, thanks -Ava

emma

8/17/2020 07:32:25 am

seems you are the idiot when you post publically the corrections go hand in hand with the positive responses and you are about a blooming idiot if you think we should not correct?? I have raised mini potbelly and none of this list is accurate at all..

WildRose5

5/15/2018 11:02:35 pm

Thank You for the list. I plan to get a pet pig and needed to know what not to feed them.I was wondering if you have any tips that may be useful for the future.By the way your pig is very cute. Love the video!

10/1/2020 05:33:58 am

Please please please do not listen to any of this post!! None of it is accurate!! I haveany years experience of a lot of animals hun and I still learn every day with them still but none of this post is accurate at all!!

Shellie

12/30/2018 03:16:55 pm

I have a mini pig and o have fed mine avacado and squash. It may take alot to harm them but I appreciate the help. My girl is over weight bc I have been feeding her pig food 4 times a day at 1/2 cup plus veggies when I cook. So I need all the help I can get. Thank you for sharing and will look up bad foods. Also never fed mine meats or heard of anyone doing so!

Hillary Sumlin

3/9/2020 01:43:27 pm

I have 2 pigs and have done alot of research because was becoming overweight and I found alot of people said to feed them 2 times a day 1/2 a cup of potbellied pig food (I was buying sow food) along with fresh vegys and fruits and to spread it on the ground so they get excercise looking for it

Dionn Lanton

5/5/2020 09:09:18 pm

pig has gotten fat quick. I’m not sure why. He’s about 4 months old. He didn’t have a belly but now it’s huge. He gets about 1/2 cup of mini pig food 2 times a day. I can’t think of anything else causing it besides he has eaten the chicken scratch a few times. ( i heard that could be bad)

Claire

2/15/2020 06:15:01 pm

I feel like this is quite helpful

ᗰᗩᑕKEᑎᘔIE G

3/20/2020 03:20:51 pm

Finally someone NOT punishing her

Breonna Davis

2/23/2020 11:56:12 am

This list is 100% wrong. My vet WHO WENT TO SCHOOL TO TAKE CARE OF ANIMALS, said and I quote, "All fruits and Veggies, cooked or raw are safe for pot bellies as long as they're washed. Same for beans and any other natural food that isn't a processed item or chalked full of animal by products." He also said, "Use flax seed for her skin health since she is mostly outdoors exposed to the sunlight, be sure to toss a little garlic or light onion into her food to keep parasites away, and to be sure to research the options from this list of the kinds of meats that are safe for their diets." So, whomever corrected this woman is correct according to a medical professional.

Pam Wilton

3/18/2020 09:58:20 am

I'm 2 years new to my mini pigs. Question, radish leaves, are they toxic? Have not yes found a answer. Pleade helpTY

Beca

3/21/2020 10:00:49 pm

Aloha! Unfortunately a lot of your not eat list are wrong. Really the biggest no-no is raw meat and uncooked tubers. Those two items are even questionable. You should really modify your list. It's incorrect information.

Hassan

4/1/2020 03:00:18 pm

Can pigs drink cow milk fresh from the udder?

Wright

8/28/2020 02:10:05 pm

Yes.. check out Justin Rhodes on YouTube. He feeds his pigs the left over skin from when they seperate their cows milk... as well as the milk that has potentially been contaminated while milking

Senpai

5/3/2020 10:12:24 am

You can feed pigs a human body and they can eat it like nothing. Your knowledge of pigs are terrible. Im 100% sure you’re vegan feeding your poor dog vegan food instead of meat.

Bowie

5/9/2020 02:21:58 pm

She never said the pig couldn't eat these things. She said it wasnt good for them and I dont think I'd be wanting to eat any pork if the pig was munching down on human bodies.. fuck..give your head a shake

emma

8/17/2020 07:39:30 am

f..k?????????? .. shake your head.. nothing about what she has posted is correct at all!!! No one here is agreeing and seems I you need to take your potty mouth elsewhere!! And tey to read up on real sites about pig diets!!!

Jack M.

6/8/2020 04:35:31 pm

I disagree with everything on the toxic list. My pigs are healthy and happy to prove it. In fact, boiled and mashed rhubarb stalk mixed with stale bread and a dash of maple syrup is their favorite treat. I've heard they can't eat the onion skins because they don't break it down but the flesh is fine. Basically, my rule is don't give anything that's toxic or inedible for us to the pigs like rhubarb leaves, banana peels, toxic mushrooms etc. I avoid any ornamental stuff like flowers and shrubs from the flower beds because who knows. Also no coffee grounds, egg shells or meat, they're harmless but it's just my preference. Yes, cook the taters. However I've yet to meet a pig that will eat raw potatoes or peels unless they're pretty hungry. The "Other items to avoid list" is just common sense. May as well tell us not to feed them gasoline. Folks, this is misinformation and it's a shame this site hits so high on google. Don't take advice on the dietary requirements for pigs from someone who practices holistic medicine. It's a quack pseudoscience that has costed the lives of people I know.

Trenda

9/25/2020 11:11:09 am

No banana peels? Can you please tell me why? I actually had some for my Nigerian Dwarf goats but they didn't eat them. My pot belly/Juliana 2 girls sure did though. They really like bananas and the peels. I love my girls and would not give anything to harm them. Please enlighten me.

Willow

9/3/2020 08:44:37 am

You people claiming "my pig ate meat! This isn't true!" Are idiots. Just because they WILL eat it doesnt mean they SHOULD eat it. You will eat all kinds of junk you shouldnt eat I'm sure.

Yvette Nicole Smith

9/10/2020 12:59:23 am

Hello Everyone :) I , and my Fiance are looking to buy a home in the next few months in a Rural Area. It has always been a wish of mine to own a Pot Bellied Pig. I heard they are highly intelligent and make great pets, and have been researching what to feed them, general needs/ care etc. After seeing all of this contradictery posts , I have to say...I'm Flippin confused! LOL...Does anyone have any good advice for me, without me having to contact a Veterinarian right off the bat? I'm thinking CLEARLY Raw fruits and veggies, a special suppliment maybe?? And piggy food specific to the breed with all the essential stuff from a place such as Tractor Supply etc. that carries these types of items? I know I sound dumb, but I just want to get a good head start on my knowledge before I take on the responsibility. Are Pot Bellied Pigs different than ...say a Farm pig that will eventually become bacon? I know that sounds idiotic, but I would think that if it's healthy food for us, it would be OK for a pig. Clearly, I wouldn't feed him pizza lol... but are there severly TOXIC veggies/fruits they can't eat. This whole post is so damn confusing! Thanks Y'all , and Blessins from TX

Kendrick

9/12/2020 10:38:12 pm

Thanks it help a lot!

Mark

9/13/2020 08:54:56 pm

Well, there's a pig that live next door to me. He eats everything you can imagine, cigarette butts,plastic straws, even his own toenails you name it. then he smoke marijuana afterwards. He is every bit of 400 pounds. I say it's not true.

Zoe

9/15/2020 10:29:03 pm

Peppa pig eats chocolate the creators should of seen that before they made her eat it!

Ella

9/16/2020 08:25:30 pm

This post hasn't been corrected nor deleted years after posting!!! You are misinforming people! Please take this post down or correct it seriously!

Lisa

9/22/2020 01:55:02 pm

Well I'm in Canada. I own a Vietnamese pot belly, he is now nine months old. He weighs close to one hundred lbs. As far as what to feed him, one cop of grains in the morning at five, a small bowl of cooked oats later in the morning. At four he gets cut up cucumber, baby carrots and a few cherry tomatoes. Grains again at bedtime . Clyde is also given an enrichment ball, full of sunflower seeds to roll around, to enrich his day with an activity. Walks are on a harness and leash. Loves routine, and quickly learns routine. Sleeps with a blanket, on a dog bed . Sleeps inside at night, and stays in his big enclosure during the warm sunny days. I apply fps 60 sunscreen when going outside. Winter time coconut oil is applied when his skin gets dry in the winter months while inside for the most part, only to be out during cold snaps. Thanks for taking the time to read my comment.

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