We are no longer breeding. These are some of the things you should look for in a breeder. (Apart from the PBP specifics, these guidelines can apply to any breeding.)

                             Know Your PBP Facts

                     One of the most frequently asked questions is about size. Most parents (some have been adopted) and many full grown adult PBPs are on site. With a proper diet, exercise, and a good blood-line a PBP will stay a "reasonable" size. They do have a tendency towards obesity.
 

• If they are fed fattening foods like commercial, farm-pig feeds, or e.g., pizza, they can get fat.
•  If they don't have an opportunity to get outside for exercise, they can get fat.
•  If the line they come from has a history of large pigs, or is not pure, you may end up with  a   large pig.
•  Pigs vary in size, like any living thing.

A large or fat pig can easily get to over 200lbs. In general you should expect your healthy, full-grown piglet to grow to about the size of its parents.

PLEASE, also, don't underfeed a pig in an attempt to keep it small! This is unhealthy. Quick rule-of-thumb: if you can see the pig's ribs, it NEEDS some food.

We still get MANY inquiries for piglets.   In many areas, e.g., FL, there are many PBPs in sanctuaries and rescues. Check around! You may be able to adopt a wonderful pig, and supply a much-needed, loving home. Fees are usually very reasonable, some in the form of a donation, some FREE.
We also have some "adoptable" PBPs, that vary in age, that need good homes.

We want all our pigs to be happy. We want all our pigs' owners to be happy.
We don't ever want any of our pets to end up in a rescue/sanctuary. If for whatever reason, you are unhappy with your pet, we will always, gladly, take it back.

We are not in this for money (Critter Lover's Farm is far from breaking even). Being able to provide quality pets to loving homes is our primary concern.

                                   Are you right for a pig?
Please read all supplied literature, get some books, be prepared. Pot Bellied Pigs do make wonderful pets, but PBPs are not dogs (nor cats).

                                   Is a pig right for you?
PBPs are terrific indoor pets (we have 3!), but they also love to get outside. They don't require a lot of room; Even a small fenced in yard is just great. They can do well on a leash.

     One of our pet pigs spends hours grazing, off leash, no fence. She comes when called. When she wants to come in, she  waits by the front door. (Note: we live a bit off the road.)

They like to lay around in the sun. They like/need to graze and root. If they don't have the opportunity to root around in the grass, they may start rooting your carpets or lenolium!(sp?).
Pigs by nature are herd animals. They should have company; other pigs are ideal, but they will "herd" with your family, and to a lesser extent other pets. It is almost certain that they won't be happy if left stuck alone in a house every day, all day, while everyone is off to school, work, etc.
Some pigs we've sold go to work with their owners.