First Steps in Becoming a Mini Pig Owner

Thinking of bringing a mini pig into your life? At Burren Nature Sanctuary, we offer well-socialised, ethically raised mini pigs from the only official European partner of Kew Little Pigs, the UK’s leading experts in micro pig breeding.

1) Have you space?

Pigs can come in the house but you will neeed an outside space of at least 5 x 8 m

1 do you have space for a mini pig
Take the online pig keepers course

2) Take the online pig keepers course

Learn how to care and manage your pigs, housing, feed, accommodation, behaviour, health etc. €50

3) Choose your piglets

Pigs are happier in pairs When course is complete you will have access to the current stock list and can place your deposit

3 Choose your piglets
Apply for a pig license

4) Apply for a pig license

It is a legal requirement to have a pig license. Contact your local Department of Agriculture.

5) Create the living quarters

All details in the pig keepers course

Create the living quarters
Premises inspection

6) Premises inspection

Your local Department of Agriculture vet will inspect the premises before granting your license.

7) Find a local vet

You will need a vet on arrival

Burren Nature Sanctuary can arrange castration for males prior to departure.

Find a local vet
Arrange Transport

8) Arrange Transport

We will arrange transport and any necessary paperwork

9) Welcome your piggies home

Not too many visitors for the first couple of weeks

Welcome your piggies home
10 find joy with your mini pigs

10) FIND JOY!!!

Happy every after!

Get on the Waiting List for Piglets

Register Your Interest

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