The Pet Pig Podcast

Autumn Whitacre
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The Pet Pig Podcast

What is it really like having a pet pig? What is the best way to prepare of a new piglet? How can I be sure a pet pig is for me? How can I care for my pet pig with confidence? What mistakes should I avoid and how do I do that? And the biggest question of all, can I really be successful with a pet pig? Whether your childhood dream is to have a pet pig, you are preparing for a pet pig, or you have had a pet pig and would like to learn why they act the way they do, this show is for you. The Pet Pig Podcast is a live - workshop style education podcast packed with actionable step by step tips that are helping thousands understand and enjoy their pet pig so much more. You can dig in, do the work and train your pig like an expert. Host Autumn Whitacre brings you two decades of experience and expertise with pet pigs. She shares everything she has learned from the best ways to prepare for a piglet to her tips to untrain bad habits and enable your pig to live a fulfilled life. Along with her best kept secrets to understanding pig behavior, she interviews pig experts and families from all over the country. With this new endeavor, she has a deep passion for supporting the pig community and bringing awareness to important issues that face pet pig families.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Five Lessons I Learned from my Favorite Hoof Trimmer

    We are back with Nicki Taylor from Hold Onto Your Hooves in California in this episode. I learned some really big things from Nicki so we are going to discuss what those are and Nicki is going to explain why they are such important things to know. Nicki will tell us why she has taught me each of these topics below. Nicki does not trim the top tusks of a male pig. No grazing in the morning If your pig is in a crate the tray needs to be in the crate Hooves that have soft spots from their environment A pig's activity level does affect how a pig's hooves grow   Nicki's links: Email: holdontoyourhooves@gmail.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/hold_onto_your_hooves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holdontoyourhooves/ Autumn’s Links:    Website: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/ Email: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Educational Membership Group: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/ Facebook:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Free Community: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-free-community YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs

    46 min

  2. JAN 7

    Why a Piglet Isn't the Perfect Gift (Unless It's for You)

    This episode explains why gifting piglets as a surprise is often a recipe for disaster. While pigs are intelligent, social, and adorable animals, they come with unique needs and challenges that require thorough preparation. Many piglets gifted during the holidays end up being rehomed just a few months later, leading to stress for both the pig and the recipient. A long-term commitment is involved in pig ownership, from understanding their behavior and health needs to ensuring proper housing, diet, and veterinary care. The importance of finding reputable breeders and avoiding impulsive decisions is also hilighted.This episode is packed with advice to help ensure pigs find loving, prepared forever homes. If you're considering a pig as a pet or want to help someone else prepare, this episode is a must-listen! Autumn’s Links:  Website: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/ Email: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Educational Membership Group: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/ Facebook:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Free Community: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-free-community YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs

    23 min

  3. 12/24/2024

    Behind the Scenes at Rebel Rescue Ranch: Update and Insights with Amy

    *** This episode is sponsored by Mikko’s Choice. Mikko's Choice is a small women owned business that provides high quality CBD for your pig. Use code pigpodcast to get 25% off your first order. $5 from every sale is donated to animal rescues. Go to www.Mikkoschoice.com or email info@mikkoschoice.com for more information.*** Amy last was on the show in January of 2024 and has an update for us. She got a phone call about a pig that fell off of a slaughter truck on the Turnpike and Amy brought her to the ranch. She was very injured from falling off of the truck  and Amy was worried that she wasn't going to make it. She just laid in the stall for 2 days and she slowly started to get better and is doing great now. She was checked out by the vet and was given medication for an infection. She built a space for her within a few days thanks to a friend and many donations. She has Maggie and Honey Bee in a nice area where they can see each other but not accidentally hurt each other. Amy had 6 pigs but recently had 2 adopted so now she has 4. Oogie and Boogie started acting up when they would smell Honey Bee go into heat. Amy knew that she needed to do something better for them so she started talking more about them to try to get them adopted. Out of nowhere the perfect family saw a video of her feeding them apples and  the family decided that they wanted to adopt both boys. They got their property ready for Oogie and Boogie and then called Amy to tell them that they are ready to bring them home. So now Amy only has 4 pigs and has an open space for whatever is next to come. Amy is determined to make sure that her families are educated on their specific animal that they adopt from her so that they are set up for success and dont need to come back to the ranch. Amy has over 140 animals on her ranch that she has rescued. Amy tells us how she ended up with over 60 bunnies that needed to be rescued and how she cared for them and set a plan to get them adopted. Amy shares that everything is going well on the ranch but she will always need some form of help. The need for a rescue will always be there so she will always be busy on her ranch but she is very aware of what her limit is. She is always looking for volunteers to come help out at the ranch. She is always looking for bunny brushers a couple times a year.   ***Listen to this episode for a special message from me***   Amy's links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelrescueranch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelrescueranch Website: www.rebelrescueranch.com   Autumn’s Links:  Website: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/ Email: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Educational Membership Group: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/ Facebook:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Free Community: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-free-community YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs

    1h 13m

  4. 12/04/2024

    Holiday Hazards: Essential Safety Tips for Your Pig This Season

    As the holiday season approaches, many are gearing up for celebrations. This time of year can bring unique hazards for our pet pigs. Decorations can look like food, some food should not be eaten by pigs. The added excitement of having guests or gatherings can pose real risks if we are not careful. In this episode we are going to talk about some of the top seasonal dangers for pigs and simple tips to keep them safe. These reminders are helpful year round, so you can ensure that your pig stays happy and healthy and out of mischief no matter what is going on in your home. Below is a list of things to keep an eye out for this season. Listen for the tips for each of these items listed below.   The Christmas tree itself Tinsel Ornaments The cord for lights on the tree. Wrapped gifts Candles Extra cords that are laying around Different plants that people have this time of year Snow globes Snacks and alcohol  Trash Guests bags or coats Salt to melt the ice on our sidewalks   I hope these holiday tips will help you be prepared and give you a little bit of peace of mind so that you can just enjoy your time with family or just keeping warm this winter. Remember, a little preparation goes a long way in keeping your pet pigs happy, healthy and safe. ***Listen to this episode for 2 special messages from me***   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:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Mighty Networks: https://autumn-acres-mini-pet-pigs.mn.co/share/EPW2Ie5isMX4T0Ve YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hDNizT

    18 min

  5. 11/19/2024

    Navigating Pig Parenting Abroad: Kristen's Advice from Life with Lisa in the Netherlands

    Kristen is a German living in the Netherlands. She decided to move to the Netherlands about 4 years ago. She grew up with a lot of animals so she has always been a countryside girl. She was looking for ducks for her pond because they have a lot of snails at a horse farm and ended up seeing 2 small pigs that were abandoned by their mother. She immediately decided to foster her and that is now 2.5 years ago. Her pet pig's name is Lisa. She is a ginger pig so they also call her pumpkin sometimes. She is 2.5 years old. She is 20 kilos (40 pounds) now so she thinks she is a bit small but she is still growing. When she brought Lisa home she said it was very adventurous. The first thing they did was get her a setup for their house. The beginning was very easy and she was a very sweet pig and even to this day she is a very good pig. She was 5 days old when she rescued her so it was a lot of work but she had great advice from her rescue and her vet.    Kristen explains that Lisa is sneaky, smart. She will go outside to go potty but only do about half of it to get her treat and then will ask to go outside again to go potty to get another treat. She travels often to return to Germany so they started taking Lisa with them on their trips in their camper. She is comfortable with people she knows already but with new people she takes a moment to get comfortable but she is fine with them pretty fast as long as they are not in her space. They have been working with her to be kind to her boyfriend and new people that come into the house.    Kristen tells us that the biggest challenge is learning and figuring out a pig but once you understand them and have a routine it becomes good and is very enjoyable.   She also shares her favorite things about having a pet pig. Her biggest piece of advice is to get as much information as you can about having a pet pig and to learn what life is like at each age.    ***Listen to this episode for 2 special messages from me***   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:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Mighty Networks: https://autumn-acres-mini-pet-pigs.mn.co/share/EPW2Ie5isMX4T0Ve YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hDNizT

    36 min

  6. 11/05/2024

    Preparing Your Pig for Winter: Tips to Keep Them Comfortable and Accident-Free

    *** This episode is sponsored by Mikko’s Choice. Mikko's Choice is a small women owned business that provides high quality CBD for your pig. Use code pigpodcast to get 25% off your first order. $5 from every sale is donated to animal rescues. Go to www.Mikkoschoice.com or email info@mikkoschoice.com for more information.***   Winter will be here before we know it. If you have a pig you probably already know that pigs naturally hate cold temperatures. They hate the wind, they hate the snow, the rain, they hate it all.  They prefer to be warm and cozy all tucked in or just laying in the sun. But, If  you live in a place that gets cold like it does here in Ohio, then we need to assume the job of keeping our pigs safe, and teach them that precipitation is not an excuse to stay inside and have accidents. We are going to go over some tips and reminders that I have for now so that we can prepare our pig for the winter time. This will result in less frustration for us and less frustration for them.    First, let's talk about outside pigs. Outside pigs need housing to escape the weather. This housing should be draft free and weather proof at the very least. This will allow our pig to have a safe, dry place to be. Some options are: A small house Straw A heat source Clear a space for them to go to the bathroom so they aren't standing in the snow They need access to clean water   Now, Let’s talk about indoor pigs: We need to motivate our pig to go out in any weather Start taking your pig outside while its still warm Help them enjoy time outside Feed them their meals outside only Do not limit water Use very good treats to encourage going outside Make it easy on them Allow your pig to cold adapt You can provide warm clothes   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:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Mighty Networks: https://autumn-acres-mini-pet-pigs.mn.co/share/EPW2Ie5isMX4T0Ve YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hDNizT

    26 min

  7. 10/15/2024

    CBD for Pigs: Exploring the Benefits, Dosage, and Industry Evolution with Emma from Mikko's Choice

    Emma's first experience in the cannabis plant started in 2015 when her brother and her started a delivery service for humans in LA. At that point it was only legal for medical usage, not recreationally. It was just starting to become mainstream for people. So at that time there was nothing really for animals. During the time of their delivery business her dog was diagnosed with a very severe form of cancer of the liver. The vet told her that they could do chemo or nothing and either way he probably only has a few months to live. Emma opted to not do chemo because she didn't want his last few months to be at the vet all the time and not feeling great. Her brother suggested giving him CBD to make him comfortable and they had current human customers using CBD for cancers. These human customers were seeing remissions in their cancer so they thought why not try it for animals. They figured out the dosage by giving him the same concentrated form their human customers were taking and she also gave her dog a tincture which is what her product she has now is modeled off of. Her dog was given 3 months to live and ended up living 4 years and his tumor went away. Those results were what made her dive into the plant and the industry for animals. Slowly over the next 5 years products came to the market for dogs and the better products are human grade. Emma's products are all hemp so you will not get high off of her products. In 2019 Emme launched her business, Mikkos Choice, for horses first.   Now in 2024 there are many products on the market for pets. There are many companies that dose based on weight and that is not how to dose her CBD products. Every person and animal is different so she has recommendations on her product on where to start for the dosage. There is a lot of flexibility with her product. Emma gives suggestions on what to look for when doing research on a CBD brand for your pet. She tells us the benefits for animals and some suggestions on when to give them a dose or to increase their dose. petpigpodcast is my discount code on Emma's website. Emma's Links: www.mikkoschoice.com https://www.instagram.com/mikkos_choice https://www.instagram.com/briankangal www.facebook.com/Mikkoschoice 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:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Mighty Networks: https://autumn-acres-mini-pet-pigs.mn.co/share/EPW2Ie5isMX4T0Ve YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hDNizT

    49 min

  8. 10/01/2024

    6 Essential Fall Tips to Keep Your Pig Safe and Healthy

    *** This episode is sponsored by Mikko’s Choice. Mikko's Choice is a small women owned business that provides high quality CBD for your pig. Use code pigpodcast to get 25% off your first order. $5 from every sale is donated to animal rescues. Go to Mikkoschoice.com or email info@mikkoschoice.com for more information.***   It is the beginning of October and as such, fall is basically upon us. If you live somewhere like I do and you get to enjoy the beauty of fall and the crispness of the air, I hope that you love it as much as I do. With fall there come a few challenges when it comes to our pigs. There is 1 danger that I like to remind pig owners, especially if you live in places where there are a lot of trees. I have 5 reminders for the fall that I hope can be helpful to you for this fall. Watch out for acorns and oak leaves. With Halloween comes candy. They may eat the entire bag including the wrappers so we need to keep those things out of our pigs reach. Also watchout for sweet smelling candles that may be mistaken for food and could cause burns. Winter is coming so now is the time to allow our pig to acclimate to cold weather as the days cool down through fall. Now is the time to check your pigs hooves and get them in good condition before the winter weather comes. Don't forget that your pig loves pumpkins, apples and squash and they are readily available this time of year.    Thank you for tuning into this episode. If you are ready to take your pig knowledge to the next level don't forget to check out my courses, webinars and guides  that cover everything from pig health to training. You can also join our membership group for exclusive tips, expert advice and a supportive community for pig owners. Click the stanstore link below.   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:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Mighty Networks: https://autumn-acres-mini-pet-pigs.mn.co/share/EPW2Ie5isMX4T0Ve YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hDNizT

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What is it really like having a pet pig? What is the best way to prepare of a new piglet? How can I be sure a pet pig is for me? How can I care for my pet pig with confidence? What mistakes should I avoid and how do I do that? And the biggest question of all, can I really be successful with a pet pig? Whether your childhood dream is to have a pet pig, you are preparing for a pet pig, or you have had a pet pig and would like to learn why they act the way they do, this show is for you. The Pet Pig Podcast is a live - workshop style education podcast packed with actionable step by step tips that are helping thousands understand and enjoy their pet pig so much more. You can dig in, do the work and train your pig like an expert. Host Autumn Whitacre brings you two decades of experience and expertise with pet pigs. She shares everything she has learned from the best ways to prepare for a piglet to her tips to untrain bad habits and enable your pig to live a fulfilled life. Along with her best kept secrets to understanding pig behavior, she interviews pig experts and families from all over the country. With this new endeavor, she has a deep passion for supporting the pig community and bringing awareness to important issues that face pet pig families.

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  • Creator
    Autumn Whitacre
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Pet Pig Podcast

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