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inbred miniature pot bellied pigs

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Question
Is it OK to inbreed miniature pot bellied pigs.  My wife and I are getting an old farm back to working again and we have one male and two female pigs which are brother and sisters.  Any info would be appreciated.

Answer
Hello,
Brothers and sisters should not breed.  The genetics are too close and you will very likely have problems such as deformities.
I will also ad that so many people have jumped on the band wagon to breed pot bellied pigs.  There are already too many unwanted pigs.  I do not advise that you add to the over population.
Thank you,
Patty