https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/preparing-for-a-new-piglet
In this episode, I’m getting honest about something I’ve seen far too often. Today, I’m sharing the story of a piglet and a well-meaning family who were set up to fail by a breeder who cared more about money than about the life they were helping to create. From overfeeding advice to a complete lack of vet history, this family was given none of the tools they needed to succeed—and their pig is now paying the price.
This episode is not about blame or shame. If you’ve been in this situation, please hear me when I say: it is not your fault. You trusted someone you believed was a professional. This conversation is about raising awareness, sharing hard truths, and helping prevent future families from ending up in the same heartbreaking position.
We’ll talk about:
• The dangers of backyard breeders
• What families should be told before bringing home a pig
• How to identify a reputable breeder
• What to ask, what to look for, and how to prepare
• The role of hormones, behavior, and unmet needs in pigs
• And most importantly, how we can stop supporting unethical practices by voting with our dollars and educating ourselves
If you care about pigs, want to be the best pig parent you can be, or just want to hear the truth behind some of the biggest issues in the mini pig world, this episode is for you. It’s emotional, but it’s necessary.
Autumn’s Links:
Website:
https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/
Email:
https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs
Educational Membership Group:
https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/
Facebook:
HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs
Free Community:
https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-free-community
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA
Stan Store:
https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs
Newsletter:
Popular Podcasts
Cold Case Files: Miami
Joyce Sapp, 76; Bryan Herrera, 16; and Laurance Webb, 32—three Miami residents whose lives were stolen in brutal, unsolved homicides. Cold Case Files: Miami follows award‑winning radio host and City of Miami Police reserve officer Enrique Santos as he partners with the department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, determined family members, and the advocates who spend their lives fighting for justice for the victims who can no longer fight for themselves.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.