A pig who makes barfing motions, without choking, or falling over is just saying "hi", he's not about to spew on your new carpets.

An 18" high fence will not keep a determined piggie in (or out). Binki often used mine as a hurdle to propel herself into the veggie garden.

A piggy who is standing beside you, grinding his teeth, is not necessarily sizing your leg up for lunch.

Pigs will NOT eat "anything", unless they're starving. Binki won't thank you for a raw carrot, unless it is one of those little fingerlings that cost more per pound than salmon, then she'll down them before you get a chance to eat any yourself. Don't offer her raw cabbage or broccoli, either, unless you serve them with dip.

Before you can bend over and retrieve a dropped candy, piggy can cross the room, jump over the sofa, ricochet off the cat/dog/parrot and grab it right out from under your fingers, then give you a dirty look for scolding her.

If you have the nerve to sit in piggy's easy chair, be prepared for a campaign of harrassement that would make Chretien's opposition green with envy.

well, here's hoping some of these pointers help the newbies,
©Margaret Timms 2002