Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig
Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs were first domesticated in Southeast Asia and became popular in North America in the 1990s. Pot-bellied pigs are typically all black with straight tails and upright ears. Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs typically weigh between 70-150lbs, but can be as heavy as 200lbs. Pot-bellied pigs are omnivores, typically eating grasses, plants, fungi and small vertebrates. Pigs forage for food using their snout and use a variety of oral sounds, including sneezing, as a form of communication.
A male pig is called a boar, and a female that gives birth is called a sow. After a gestation period of approximately 115 days, the female will give birth to an average of 6 piglets.
A male pig is called a boar, and a female that gives birth is called a sow. After a gestation period of approximately 115 days, the female will give birth to an average of 6 piglets.
Fun Facts
In the wild, Vietnamese Pot-bellied pigs live approximately 10 years, but in human care, they live about 15 to 20 years.
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Artiodactyla
Family
Suidae
Genus
Sus
Species
Sus scofa
did you know?
Pigs will roll around or wallow in mud in order to stay cool but also to protect their skin from the sun and insects.
Pigs have poor eyesight, but an extremely heightened sense of smell and hearing.
In Vietnamese culture, pigs are a symbol of happiness, satisfaction and wealth.
Where to find us
You can find our two pot-bellied pigs Sonny and Oliver at Papa Steve’s Family Farm
