Potential oppertunity

[Squint96]

I was just looking at pigs on craigslist and I found an ad for a long haired tan male- which is exactly what I would love to get, but he comes with a potentially pregnant female. The people say they are allergic to them, but I don't want to support a breeder. I was thinking if I could convince my parents, maybe I could get both, keep the female in my little cage until she is for sure pregnant or not, then keep her, or morel likely re-home her to someone I completely trust, and the babies if there are any (maybe I could keep a male if she is pregnant). They are only $25 and I would love to get them

What do you all think?

[ThePigAlchemist]

I think that if it was a breeder, they would prefer to keep the female to sell her babies. I'd be inclined to think this person is just an owner who may have planned on doing some backyard breeding and then decided to back out, and isn't trying to profit from breeding.

It's worth asking, though. Most people don't think "breeder" is a dirty word and they'll probably tell you if you ask. I say go for it!

[Squint96]

The only problem is my parents, they don't want that many pigs, and don't think I will be able to let them go...

[Paula]

Taking in a pregnant pig opens up a new world of possibilities for vet care, too. What happens if there are complications? Do you have enough money for an emergency vet visit, or several, or possibly a c-section or some other type of expensive treatment? If not, are your parents willing to spend that kind of money on a pig they don't want you to have/keep?

Honestly, I think I'd just ask about taking the male.

[Squint96]

Here is my next problem/ issue my cage is 5 feet by 30 inches- is that okay for 2 males? The kitchen is separated from the living area too- but there are 2 entrances into the kitchen.