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Contruter fourtenhi@aol.com
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I think it's great that there is a web site like yours available to help piggy owners get good care information. When I first came online last October, there was nothing. We have a 5 yr old potbellied pig named Opie who is our "child." He is 120 lbs., an indoor pet with a large fenced in yard, and definitely favors my husband. Go figure...I was the one who fell in love with him and convinced hubby we needed a pig in the family. Thanks for the notices about your web site.
Contruter Dvalavanis
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I received Swine On Line last month for the first time and I thought it was great. I felt that there was finally something online that could help with my female pbp George. I just brought her from Miami to NC last month after a year of separation and she was a bit tramatized from the trip and reading you articles helped me through some difficult times with a giggle. Thanks for sending it my way. Keep them coming.... (oo) Diane
Contruter ch183749@stmail.staffs.ac.uf
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what a great laugh!!!
Contruter pigbrain@Redemption4u.com
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Not all pigs nest! If the pig does not play with the blankets, you can make him a bed that is good for his back by folding several blankets to create four inches of "cush." Next take 1-2 (depending on blanket size) and wrap them around perimeter, making a circle around the base 4 inches. The goal is to create a "bird's next" look which will give the pig back the support the long spine needs. You can also take a duvet cover or pillow case (if pig is young) and fill it with styrofoam, packaging pellets. Fill no more than 3/4 full. Add a second cover, just in case you have a pig who uses his teeth to root. You can teach him that ripping blankets is unacceptable, but better that you don't have peanut pellets all over the floor while you are learning. So using a second duvet or pillow sham gives you added protection against this. As with human children, you have to teach the pig to use the new item. Punch it with your hand, etc. Most pigs like the "crinkle" sounds the pellets make! Older pigs are not as playful. I "fluff" my big pig's twin size duvet every evening. Then I karate chop it in the center, to make a "next. I push down the entrance, so he doesn't have to step so high to get into the bed next. I sometimes leave a shrunken (very hot water) wool blanket over the top of the bed nest, so he can crawl into a warm "cave." Jaki Beshur
Contruter NLShepherd@AOL.com
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Hi Guys: Glad to see you are doing this great service. I will pass on your web address to others. Take care and keep warm...nancy
Contruter RDINOLFI@JUNO.COM
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What a wonderful thing this is guys, the trick info is special to those of us that need a little help with our pigs that love being little hams. I have been trying to get Reggie to shake for a long time and now I can use a different method. We are getting our own page soon it will be about pigs doing therapy work. Good Job give bellyrubs and piggy kisses to all. Love Aunt Becky Tell Amos that I have his ring toss for him and will give it to you at Xmas.
Contruter dburnette@mvtel.com
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Thanks, I have wanted a pbp for years and today my middle son found one for free. We are learning about feeding, etc. I have raised pigs before but never a pbp. I also wanted an unusual indoor pet. Thanks Dr. David Burnette Mountain View, Arkansas
Contruter Laura
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It's a great idea to have a web page on potbellied pigs!! I love them lots and lots and lots lots lots lots lots more. I don't own one myself but am looking for one. I have checked with pet stores, farms, your web page, etc, etc, etc...... but I am still pigless since I have found nobody who sells them where I live. I live in Alberta, Canada ( that's the country to the north of you- look up, look WAY up!!!! :)) You should also list some addresses and phone numbers in Canada of where to purchase a fine potbellied fellow! Please do this sometime, it will be very much appreciated. Thanx eh?!!!!
Contruter cachon@aol.com
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you guys have sure come a long way since I first met ya'll...keep up teh great work and can't wait to hear about AMos's adventures...visit Roto also at http://members.tripod.com/~Cachon/roto.html
Contruter suezqpig@aol.com
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I love to find places to read about others whose pigs allow them to share the house! We have two - very different piganalities, but both very loving and loveable. Problem we are having: female has very long hooves (nails)that bleed readily when clipped. Therefore we only clip a little at a time, but they get longer than we can keep up with & bleed worse each time. Any thoughts from anyone?
Contruter pwebb@cc.cc.ca.us
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Hi Jeanne and Geoff...It's patty. At last I'm able to surf the net. Stopped by for a visit. E-mail me sometime. Hi to Amos and Frosty from Porgy and Henry and me too. Take Care
Contruter romano596
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one thing i give my two potbellied pigs (flash and wilbur)is a few sheets of newspaper.they love to shred it up,drag it around and just have fun with it!they love when i put it in a box,they drag it out and have fun!
Contruter rossmill@juno.com
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Saw Swine Lines in the Potbellied Pig Journal... I am so proud of my boy, Amos... Susan
Contruter mfurnell@canada.lucent.com
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Thank you for this wonderful resource. I have a 5 month old female potbellied pig named Peanut. I love her so much but am having some difficulty keeping her amused. I want to play with her and teach her things but I was running out of ideas and she was getting bored. I have already taught her to walk on a leash, to come when she is called and to sit. We are taking Obedience training right now. I have discovered a lot of new things to teach her and can't wait to get home and start!!
Contruter lafhors1@gte.com
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Cute ideas, I'll see if my pig can teach me to carry the basket for her.
Contruter Redbelly_5@hotmail.com
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I've always loved pigs and I have learned a lot with my pig using your web site. Thank You so much!
Contruter hogwild4pigs@worldnet.att.net
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We are the proud parents of Pumba ,a three year old male,who has been on local news here in Virginia Beach and who stars on our Christmas cards every year.Your site is very informative and I wish there was a pbp club here in Va. Keep up the good work. Moe Parker President Hog Wild The catalog for Pig Lovers
Contruter KEITHJ5@AOL.COM
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I HAVE A PIG I NEED MORE INFO
Contruter pigfresno1@hotmail.com
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Your page is very interesting and helpful. We have our own page that we just started, to try to help people with what we have learned by our mistakes. Also with stories about our club (Central Calif. Potbellied Pig Society) member's pigs. Our page is located at: Heartland/Valley/4858
Contruter DJsixAJ@aol,com
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I just thought this was the cutest site.
Contruter PiggyOinks@webtv.net
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Hi guys, We found your site.It's great!! Keep up the good work.You both are real nice & we're happy we met you. KATHY & HENRY
Contruter gabamort@aol.com
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Glad to see someone ask and put together some answers on agression, Yours truly, Heartbroken Bill Bahr
Contruter melba@xxinet.com
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My situation is unusual in that we found our pig as a baby abandoned. We do not have piggy friends nor know of any piggy people with which we can seek advise. It has been difficult trying to find potbelly pig contacts. I hope to find much information and help in this web site. Simple things like how much to feed him or what his target weight should be at a certain age would help keep us on track.
Contruter webhog@pigstuff.com
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Jeannie - Keep up the good work! - Marty
Contruter H2OPistolPete@webtv.net
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I love your website very informative! It will be a great asset to anyone raising potbellied pigs.
Contruter pyramidauto@email.msn.com
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Neat web site. Will check back periodically. Herman, our PBP, is definitely a part of our family. He and his story can be viewed at our web site: www.pyramidauto.com. Keep up the good work! Bill & Pat Weller & Herman, too!
Contruter bmarti1155@aol.com
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This piggy site is great. I was running out of tricks to teach my 2 yr. old female named Hannah now I have some new ideas to try. THANKS, Kathy
Contruter anita_galliher@unc.edu
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Cute site! I have three PBPs and love each one like my children. This will definitely get a bookmark! Thanks for the smiles on a workday afternoon! Anita Galliher
Contruter mintjulep@mci2000.com
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Great site. Would love to see more medical info in the future. Good luck with this endeavor.
Contruter popipig@ns.gemlink.com
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Contruter flypig@whidbey.net
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Very nice, I am excited to be on your list, thank you
Contruter flypig@whidbey.net
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Very nice, I am excited to be on your list, thank you
Contruter CrazyPlum@aol.com
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I'm not sure who sent me to you, but I sure appreciate it! Looks great to me. I will be back....a lot!!! Joan
Contruter ltkelley@mail.ameritel.net
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What a great site. I wish I had received the information on toxic plants a month ago. I just spent about a BUNCH(!!!)of money on landscaping and much to my distress now find that I'm going to have to rip out a number of the plants. The new azeleas are lovely and now in bloom. Fortunately, my Precious has not yet found them. I also have a few others that will have to go as well. (Sigh!) Oh well, better safe than sorry. A dumb bush is not worth endangering my Precious pig. Thanks so much for the information on training and tricks. I've been looking for trick information, and have not been able to find anything definitive until this great site. We are going to start tomorrow! I'll check back often for any new additions -- thanks again for all the good info. Linda p.s. Where are the pictures of Amos???
Contruter bob@mswebdesign.com
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Good for you! It's a real pleasure to see someone that is proactive in the area of PBP's :) Bob Wells
Contruter porkman6@aol.com
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can i get the results of the survey?
Contruter sperez@televar.com
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This is great. I'll be back often to see what's new. Shannon, Bodie, Helen, Tiffany, Wilber Jr., Boston, Kermit Suzette, Olivia, Rosey, Susie, and Murphy
Contruter dali@worldpath.net
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Greetings. I am pleased to have this wonderful site to connect with other "pig people." We are a special breed just like our special pets, and it's helpful to be reminded that others share this love for the little piggies. Thanks so much for this gift. I too would like to see more medical information. (oo) Candy
Contruter jknight@mail.pnm.com
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I am interested in where to get a harness. I am interested in training techniques in potty training--my pig has to go out every 1/2 hour or he pees in the house.
Contruter pat@salighthouse.org
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Since I do a lot of work on the Internet, I am very pleased to see your website. I think you have done an outstanding job of setting it up and I will bookmark this website. Thank you for sending me this message on email. I look forward to observing your page in the future.
Contruter pbheaven@flash.net
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I love you web site it is great I wish there had been a place like your when I got started with PBP I have had to learn the hard way by doing. I Love the PBP breed and think it is great that now more people are becoming aware of the help they need.
Contruter boliver927@aol.com
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I am looking for a feeder that my 2 pot bellied pigs can use while i am away on weekend. I am using a dog feeder now, but the big pig(Missy) gets her head in it and tries to get more food. She is a new ginea pot bellied pig. They both have thier own personalities. The true pot bellied pig(Cuddles) lets her eat as much as she wants. I am lookig for a feeder that will ration the amount of food as well as not bending out of place when she can't get any more food. Can you help me find a feeder. Cathy Oliver
Contruter runions@arkansas.net
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GRUNT, 5 YEARS OLD, 150 LBS, BLK WITH WHITE ON THE HOOFS.
Contruter mfurnell@canada.lucent.com
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Thanks for letting me know that Amos's Adventures is now on line. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the details! I also enjoy taking my pig out in public. She also comes with me to family parties and is usually the centre of attention. Keep having fun and telling us all about it!
Contruter pigsmith@flash.net
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Great stuff! Any chances of making a way to view "back issues"?
Contruter HAMS MAM@aol.com
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Found your site entertaining and informative. That is to say,"I loved it." Much of what I found here will keep our 3 boys, "Hammy Davis, Jr. ; "Louie "Satchmo" Hamstrong; and "Kenny Hoggers" quite busy for some time to come. Thanks for all your time and effort. Look forward to upcoming editions.
Contruter piglover1@hotmail.com
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I think that what you are doing is great and wish that I could help out buy bringing in one of the pigs that a home into mine. I currently own a 3 year old pbp named Lucy. She is the love of my life and I have no clue what I would do without her. She is mainly out doors but is allowed inside for a visit. I hope you find homes for all the pigs on this site. Keep up the work. Owe ya pictures might help some people when reading your page. You can tell a lot about the pig by the way it looks.
Contruter Pugabug2@aol.com
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Very informative for Pot Belly Pigs--I love to read any info on them and am learning all the time.
Contruter darlak@mosquitonet.com
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Hi Amos, My name is Mariah, my Mom put my pictures on her Web site Would you like to see them. My Mom says you have to go to http://www.mosquitonet.com/~darlak/dlk.htm Potbellied Pigs In ALaska? I think my Mom is going to try those new tricks with me. I already like to pull down her clothes in the closets when she is not looking! ;-)
Contruter grandmab@citrus.infi.net
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I was looking for a pig-ture of Amos on your web site but couldn't find one... Did I miss it??? Visit my web site and my PBP "FLOYD" @ http://www.citrus.infi.net/~grandmab I enjoyed all of your PBP information! MARY & Floyd
Contruter janet@aradc.org
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Great site! Good links and information, although more information about parasites would have been of particular interest to me. The internal parasite link was not working. I am sending a more detailed e-mail to inform you of what has happened to my little buddy (Pigaro) so far in her brief 5 months of life. Again, good site - check you spelling though!!
Contruter mfurnell@canada.lucent.com
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Hi! You have made great improvements to this site! I love it!!! I can't wait to start with the new training ideas! Peanut will be playing piano really soon. Thanks for the wonderful resource. You are doing a great service for us all! Mary & Peanut
Contruter eweber9595@aol.com
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i areally enjoyed visiting your website! i LOVE pigs!!! i would love to adopt one, but i don't think now is the right time. i currently live in an apartment and don't think that is good place to have a pig. i will be moving back home soon and would like to adopt one then!!
Contruter palomino@ucnsb.net
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Hey AMOS How are ya there buddy? Shelby, spooky, and squeakers says Hi to ya. We are Miniture pots and we are spoiled piggys. Yes we live in the house how dare we get our bellys or hooves dirty. Shelby is the biggest she weighs in at 45pounds (What a swine)ha ha spooky weighs about 18# and squeeker is probably around8 or 10 #s We found out about this site from one of our buddies just met her forgot her name. We thought we would check out you site so fare its great bye for now mom says to go to bed and quite playing on the computer.
Contruter bjb@centuryinter.net
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Enjoyed visiting Amos and all the info availiable on this sight. I am a Pot Bellied Pig Mother and always love to find out anything helpful and fun for Katie...