Book Review of "The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs" by Joel Salatin
Release Date: 10/07/2025
5 Essential Trainings Your Pig Should Know
The Pet Pig Podcast
In this episode, Autumn of Autumn Acres Mini Pet Pigs explores the foundational training and behaviors every pet pig should know to create a calmer, safer, and more enjoyable life for both pigs and their families. Autumn introduces her “pig training blueprint,” focusing on five key areas that help prevent common behavioral challenges that can lead to frustration, stress, and even rehoming. She begins with the importance of reliable recall, teaching pigs to come when called using consistent “magic words” paired with...
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From Lost in the Mountains to a Miracle at Home: Alana's Pig Story
The Pet Pig Podcast
In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn sits down with Alana, a first-time pig owner whose unexpected journey into pig ownership quickly turned into a full-fledged learning experience—and ultimately, a passion. Alana shares how what started as a simple plan to add a single mini pig to her homestead turned into adopting two adult pigs—one of whom was unknowingly pregnant. From there, her story takes a dramatic turn, including a two-month search for her escaped sow, Bonnie, who gave birth to her piglets while living...
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Spring with Your Pig: Mud, Parasites, Shedding, and Everything Else You Should Know
The Pet Pig Podcast
https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/autumnacresminipetpigs_tickprotocol Spring is finally here—and while the warmer weather and green grass are exciting, this season also brings a whole new set of challenges for pig parents. In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn from Autumn Acres walks you through everything you need to know to confidently care for your pig during the spring months. From muddy paddocks and messy hooves to parasites, ticks, and sudden diet changes, this is your complete guide to navigating...
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Can Pigs Sense Our Emotions?
The Pet Pig Podcast
In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn explores the powerful and often overlooked connection between pigs and human emotions. Blending scientific insight with real-life experience, she explains how pigs are incredibly sensitive animals that can pick up on subtle cues such as scent, body language, tone of voice, and even physiological changes linked to stress. Autumn walks listeners through emerging research that suggests pigs may detect emotional states in both humans and other animals, and how their own behavior and...
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Why Smaller Isn't Better When It Comes to Pigs
The Pet Pig Podcast
In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn addresses a very concerning topic in the pig community: the desire for pigs to stay “tiny.” While the idea of a teacup-sized pig may sound appealing, Autumn explains why this concept is often rooted in misinformation and unethical breeding practices. She breaks down the truth behind so-called “teacup pigs,” clarifying that they are not a legitimate breed, and shares how extreme measures like inbreeding and underfeeding are sometimes used to...
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Why So Many Pigs Are Rehomed (And What We Can Do Instead)
The Pet Pig Podcast
In this heartfelt episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn talks about a difficult but important topic in the pig community: how often pet pigs are rehomed. If you spend any time in pig groups online, you see it constantly—families looking for a new home for a pig they can no longer keep. While life circumstances can change, Autumn shares that after more than two decades of working with pigs and pig owners, she has noticed several common patterns behind these situations. Autumn discusses some of the most frequent reasons...
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Why Pigs Shouldn't Eat Acorns (Especially Small Pigs)
The Pet Pig Podcast
In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn dives into a topic that creates a lot of confusion for pig owners every year: acorns and their potential danger to pet pigs. While the issue comes up most often in the fall, Autumn explains why it’s important to understand the risks before pigs are exposed and misinformation starts circulating. Autumn breaks down why acorns and oak leaves can be harmful, explaining how tannins—natural plant compounds—affect a pig’s digestive system and kidneys. She discusses why...
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Biosecurity - What Every Pet Pig Owner Needs to Understand
The Pet Pig Podcast
In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn explores the importance of biosecurity for pet pigs—a topic that is rarely discussed but critically important for keeping pigs healthy and safe. Autumn explains what biosecurity is and why it applies to pet pigs just as much as it does to farm animals. She shares how simple, everyday choices—such as footwear, visitor management, and exposure to public spaces—can significantly impact a pig’s health. Drawing from real-life practices on her own homestead, Autumn...
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Screaming for Meals: Why Pigs Do It and How to Stop It
The Pet Pig Podcast
In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn tackles a common and overwhelming challenge pig owners face: pigs screaming for meals. This behavior is one of the top reasons pigs are rehomed and one of the most requested help topics in the pig community. Autumn breaks down what’s really happening in a pig’s brain when they scream for food, why this behavior develops, and how it’s often unintentionally reinforced by humans. You’ll learn: • Why pigs scream for meals • How screaming becomes a learned behavior •...
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Zoning Laws & Pet Pigs: What You Need to Know and How to Advocate
The Pet Pig Podcast
https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/are-pigs-legal-in-your-city In this episode, Autumn talks about an important question pig owners face: Are pigs legal in my area? Whether you’re already a pig parent or thinking about becoming one, understanding your city or county’s zoning laws is critical to keeping your pig safe and your family protected from unexpected legal trouble. Autumn explains why zoning ordinances matter, how municipalities typically classify pigs, and what can happen if a pig is kept in a zone...
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In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn takes a step outside the usual world of pet pigs to review Joel Salatin’s book The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs. While Salatin writes from the perspective of a regenerative farmer raising pigs for food, his core message resonates with all pig people: pigs deserve the right to fully express their “pigness.”
Autumn unpacks Salatin’s big ideas—why rooting, foraging, wallowing, and exploring are essential to a pig’s wellbeing—and connects them directly to life with pet pigs. From behavior challenges to enrichment and daily routines, she shows how honoring natural instincts is key to raising happy, healthy pigs.
This thoughtful discussion challenges listeners to reflect on what compassionate pig care looks like, whether in a pasture or in a living room. If you’ve ever struggled with your pig’s behavior, or if you want to deepen your understanding of what it means to respect and nurture pigs, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.
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