Proper nutrition and care are key to a healthy, well-behaved mini pig. This guide explains feeding schedules, portion sizes, and enrichment ideas for all stages of growth.
Use our feeding charts to calculate 1%–2% of body weight for daily feed, and supplement with safe treats such as carrots, cucumbers, and lettuce.
Remember, consistency builds trust — provide structure, love, and positive reinforcement to help your piglet thrive indoors or outdoors.

Your feed and pelletized bedding can be purchased at Tractor Supply or a similar type of store

What do I feed my pig and how much?

I recommend feeling Nature’s Best Organic Feeds, Mazuri Mini Pig food, or Purina Sow and Pig, which can be found at Tractor Supply or the Mazuri Site.

How much to feed:

Mazuri recommends feeding your piglet 1-3% of its weight daily. If your piglet is 5 lbs then it would be 80 oz of body weight so 1% will equal .80 which is a little over 1/2 oz, 2% will equal 1.6 oz, and  3% will equal  2.4 oz, divided between two meals a day. This is not much when you look at it but it is not starving your baby. This is the amount that scientists have determined is the correct amount to feed your piglet so that it remains healthy and not overweight. Not only does feeding too much cause your piglet to get bigger than you want, but can also shorten its life, aggravate arthritis, and even cause it to be blind.

The best way to determine whether to feed 1-2% would be to monitor your piglet’s shape. Start at 2% and if your piglets get fat around the neck area back off the feed. If its hips are bony like an old cow then increase its feed.