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Outside pigs

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Question
I may be getting a pot bellied pig but i will have to keep him outside. I don't know much about pigs and I was wondering what the best Food for the pig would be and if he will freeze if i keep him outside. Also, i have 2 dogs and many horses. Do you think he will get along with them ok.

Answer
Hello,
Could you tell me the age and size of the pig you are going to get?
I can tell you better how to feed it.
All pigs need to stay warm in the winter.  It will need a dry shelter with lots of straw and probably a heat lamp also.
Make sure it is out of the wind.
He should get along fine the other animals.  Introduce him the the dogs slowly and make sure that you have control of them at first.
Patty