pot-bellied pig behavior

Question
Hi, i would like to know how to teach my 6 months old pot-bellied pig not to eat the grass in the garden, it is something he didn't do when we brought him home and now he won't stop doing it. I would also like to know if there is a way to teach him how to pee without doing it all over himself, sometimes he just likes to walk around with his penis out, and I don't know if that is normal. thank you

Answer
Is your pig neutered? A neutered male pig should NOT walk around with the penis hanging out. This can be caused by, or lead to, a nasty infection. It's also potentially dangerous, if the penis is stepped on or damaged it might require amputation (yes, this has happened). So if your pig is neutered he should see a veterinarian.

Intact male pigs are a different story. There's only one thing on their mind, and the penis will hang out, a lot. Intact males also develop an odor that female pigs find irresistible, but most humans dislike. Intact males hump constantly and have difficulty focusing on training. In short, intact male pigs are not good pets, and it's best to get them neutered.

Pigs are natural grazers and rooters. Only a physical barricade will keep a pig out of a garden. The best solution is to work with piggy's natural instincts, and set piggy up in a pen in a place where piggy can root and graze.

Pigs need grazing time and fresh veggies in their diet. The general rule of thumb is that a piglet should gain 1 lb per week, your pig should be in the 20 to 30 lb range. The other rule of thumb is to feed 1/2 c pig pellets per 15 lb of piglet per day. So your pig should be getting roughly 3/4 - 1 full cup of pig pellets. If you are feeding much less, increasing the feed may get the grass eating under control. Piggy will still need time to root, of course.