Are they any good as pets ?

They apparently make adorable pets. Contrary to popular opinion they are meant to be very clean. They are also intelligent and loyal.

I'd love a couple of piggy wiggies! There are dwarf versions that are popular at the moment but I'd love a couple of big ol' sows!

depends on what kind of pig you want

the guinea variety have seen me very well over the years

They are expensive to keep but absolutely adorable animals. We had 2 large blacks in 2008 and they are clean, not to smelly and very tasty. They went in the freezer about 3 weeks before Christmas and provided a lovely roast. We're having more this year probably 3 though and maybe a different breed.

There are certain regulations about keeping pigs purely for animals as pets, you can't keep sows forever. Buying the piglet, feeding, slaughtering and such can rack up a fair bit but definitely worth it.

I looked into getting some miniture pigs last year or so. Because of foot and mouth there are a lot of regulations though. When I looked you had to have a concreated area as well as grassy for the pig. Also, if you wanted to take it for a walk a vet would have to check the route first and I iirc give you a certificate if it was acceptable. Obviously a private vet doing that would cost heaps! I believ there are a lot of expensive vacinations pigs need on a regular basis too?
Maifa, not being rude but I believe the OP was asking about pets, like a cat, I don't think they want one to rear and kill!

Like this one? I watch this most mornings for my day's happiness shot.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wic_MjEyBM

kittycat if you're right I'm so glad.

I'd hate to see these tiny piggies become a fashion item and then discarded.

I keep 3 for the eggs!