If you had the chance, would you know how to play with a piglet?piglets are playful when they are young.If you're sure it's safe to do so, you can play with a domesticated pig.
Step 1: As you approach the area the piglets will be able to hear and smell you, so speak in a soft gentle voice.
If possible, listen to a talk-show on the radio so they can hear a human voice.If possible, do not crouch down so that you're on the piglet's level, you may need to move away quickly if possible.Don't lay down in front of the piglet or sit on the ground next to them, they can be frightened by direct eye contact.You must wash your hands after you introduce yourself to the piglet, pigs and piglets like to say hello to humans by sniffing a humans hand.Speak in a calm voice and avoid eye contact with the piglet.Piglets can be startled by a baby voice.
Step 2: In front of you, hold your hand out.
Stick out your arm and hold your hand out with your palms facing down.If you just got him, it might take a while for him to feel comfortable.Before you try to get the piglet to play, make sure he has everything he needs.Check to see if he has food and water.
Step 3: To get the attention of the piglet, wiggle your fingers.
The piglet should be looking at you from a distance.You can try wiggling a treat or toy in front of the piglet to get his attention.The piglet could be offered fresh fruit or a tennis ball.
Step 4: Call the baby pig in a calm voice.
If the piglet has a name, use it, or just say "here pig".You can make kissing noises to get the attention of the piglet.
Step 5: Continue until a piglet approaches.
Try to be patient as it might take some time for the piglet to feel comfortable approaching you.Leave the piglet to try again in a few hours if he doesn't seem interested.
Step 6: The piglet will sniff your fingers.
He or she will try to get at your fingers.It is possible that the piglet will mistake your fingers for food and bite them.Pull your fingers away if the piglet nibbles too hard.You should keep a first aid kit with you in case you get bit.The bites should be clean with peroxide and iodine.Before playing with a piglet, you should be current on your tetanus shots.
Step 7: Allow the pig to circle you.
If the piglet is close to you, he may want to investigate you further.Stay still while the piglet circles you.If the piglet smells like feed, they may try to eat your clothes and shoes.
Step 8: Put your hand on the piglet's back slowly.
Pat and rub the piglets back.If the piglet runs away, start again at the beginning and repeat the process until it is comfortable being touched by you.
Step 9: The baby pig should be given a belly rub.
Go towards the center of the piglet's tummy by starting at the sides of his belly.If you're lucky, the piglet will tip over in delight if you Rub it vigorously on its stomach.Remember to keep an eye on your fingers.If the piglet smells like food or if she gets curious, she may still try to nibbles on your fingers.
Step 10: Pretend you are playing with a puppy and a piglet.
You can introduce some toys and play games with the piglet once she is comfortable with you.Dogs enjoy the same games that piglets do.
Step 11: A rooting box is needed.
The pigs like to root around in the mud for food.If you have an indoor pig, you can make a rooting box to house your piglet.To make a rooting box, place some fist-sized rocks into a large wide box and then add some treats, such as dry cereal and popcorn for your pig to root around and find.If you have a pig, you should only use fist-size or larger rocks in a rooting box.
Step 12: A mud pit is needed.
The pigs like to roll around in mud.If you keep your pigs outdoors, you might want to make a small mud pit for them to play in.If you add some water to a patch of dry dirt, you can lead your piglet over to the mud so she can investigate it.You could fill a kiddie pool with some water for your baby to drink.The water should not be too deep.Your baby may not know how to swim.
Step 13: Play fetch.
If you want your pig to retrieve a stick, frisbee, or tennis ball, try tossing it into the air.Once he knows what you want him to do, he should bring the item back again and again.Piglets like pushing balls around with their noses.If your pig is an indoor pig, give her a big bouncy ball or beach ball to push around.
Step 14: The piglet should be given some newspaper.
Your piglet might enjoy having a few sheets of newspaper now and then, because pigs like to shred paper.If you can lay out a few pages, the piglet will investigate them.It is possible to give your piglet cardboard boxes, magazines, and other types of paper to shred.
Step 15: It's a good idea to swap toys often.
Like dogs, pigs get bored by playing with the same toys over and over again.Try to swap out your piglet's toys every few days to make sure she is entertained.