Thanks for the link, I hate it. As a 50+ year old person, that looks like zero back support and just a king size futon thing. Nope. My 20 year old self would probably love it, but I could also sleep in a bean bag back then if I had to
Even as a 32-year-old, most of the sofas I've tried in furniture stores are way too low. I've been told it's because of some stupid design trend, apparently to make a space appear bigger. Because that's worth fucking up your back and struggling to get up for.
Outdoors. He would walk to the door and stand there waiting. If I didn't notice him in a minute or so, he would grunt to get my attention. If he was outdoors and I called him in, he would usually stop to pee before coming inside, which makes him smarter than some people I know.
Pig farms are very different than pet pigs. I used to raise pot bellied pigs and the dogs created more of a mess in the house than the pigs did, by far. Pigs are incredibly clean if given the opportunity to be clean.
Who is forcing you to make these comparisons? Are they in the room with us now? Just enjoy the things, get one of each, or like me, none of each because I can barely afford my existence.
Doable, but the space to put it in a room where it belongs is the kicker.... Though I did think about the cost to have memory foam or pillows instead of floor. Or you could layer yoga mats on each other... Alternate with blankets, make lasagna.
I have 2 "mini" pigs and they are miniature compared to most pig breeds. I have a kunekune who is about 350 lbs and a potbelly who is about 150 lbs. These are not tiny animals. They are incredibly intelligent though. Fun pets to have but make sure you have space for them and understand you may not want them indoors because they can become a bit like a bull in a porcelain store.
""Micropigs" are not a recognized breed; it's a marketing term used by breeders for mini pigs (usually Potbellied or Juliana pigs) that can grow much larger, often 100-200+ pounds, with smaller "micro" labels leading to unhealthy practices, though genuinely smaller research pigs (Göttingen Minipigs) exist. The core issue is that most pet pigs sold as "micro" are simply young, undersized individuals or genetically manipulated research animals, not a distinct, tiny breed."
Nope, they are real. My mother in law was a breeder and her pigs topped out at 50lbs as long as they didn't deviate on their diet. Before she passed my dogs would go over to play with her 5yo 35lb house pig.
They might not be genetically different from a pot belly pig but there are absolutely bloodlines that do not get to 300lbs.
Yes, and/or they selectively breed only the smaller pigs so that desired genetic traits like small form are carried on throughout many following generations. I did ~5-10 min of reading on "micro pigs" yesterday and it talked about irresponsible breeding practices. I assume this is what that was referring to. We selectively breed dogs for traits too. Good and bad. We get things like pointer dogs who can indicate at and retrieve hunting game. We also get pugs who can't breathe well standing still.
If I controlled your diet, would I be underfeeding you if I only fed you enough to keep you at 170lbs instead of letting you get to 250-300lbs? Do you think it's healthy to let a small animal get to 200lbs when it's frame can only healthily carry 50?
ShadeMeadowsArt
I WANT A PIG ✨️
S3rginho
IlluminaBlade
Is he watching "I did a thing"?
someguy7734206
Bet that's going to be fun when the pig grows up.
wurstkaesescenario
https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1M3RwOXI3ZDNnY3l5M3ltMGtwMjBsb2cxbnNmMmx2eHR5YzI4Ync2biZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/PJ3wMa5ImiVY4/200w.webp
darthinebriated
Badsequence
Cute little bacon seed!
hullabanana
By*
Kilwrath
*with
ThankYouForYourTime
A pet pig owner told me a cloven hoof accidentally stepping on her husbands junk & rooted up rug edges are the only downsides
ChorizoPig
Yeah; had mine step on my bare foot once and was very, very careful not to let that happen again.
CSully990
Username checks out?
keyserv
Look at that lil' piggy tail go =D
MadamPuddifoot
I like that the op of this thought ANYONE was paying attention to her husband's hair.
WhiskyBravo
This "couch" intrigues me, what the hell am I looking at?
chewmaca2
large chaise theatre sofa – Retro modern designs https://share.google/ddUjE59de2ocDX5pT
WhiskyBravo
Thanks for the link, I hate it. As a 50+ year old person, that looks like zero back support and just a king size futon thing. Nope. My 20 year old self would probably love it, but I could also sleep in a bean bag back then if I had to
someguy7734206
Even as a 32-year-old, most of the sofas I've tried in furniture stores are way too low. I've been told it's because of some stupid design trend, apparently to make a space appear bigger. Because that's worth fucking up your back and struggling to get up for.
YeastInfectedWhiskerBiscuit
Just so ya'll know, theres no such thing as a "teacup pig" or any small variation. They ALL eventually become HUGE.
idrinkcheapbeer
I've always wondered is you can take a piglet belly and make miniature bacon.
ActuallyTonyHawk
Fat nuggets! https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1djUxdHlxcWJ6ZG1seXl6Y2lsc3QxY2t0dnVvdWV1YjYwbWoxcXQwYyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/a9BxfJ30VB7hgJbvQZ/200w.webp
JohnBluehill
I see you are also a sinner of culture
HoledMyHand
Quiet piggy
WhiskyBravo
There are certain breeds that will stay small-ish, but my concern would be the shitting everywhere
ChorizoPig
They are cleaner than dogs. It took me one day to house train my pig. He NEVER pooped in the house, even when we were snowed in for several days.
WhiskyBravo
cat box or outdoors? curious
ChorizoPig
Outdoors. He would walk to the door and stand there waiting. If I didn't notice him in a minute or so, he would grunt to get my attention. If he was outdoors and I called him in, he would usually stop to pee before coming inside, which makes him smarter than some people I know.
WhiskyBravo
And if you think cat shit smells bad, hoo boy you have never been to a pig farm
sirleoiii
Pig farms are very different than pet pigs. I used to raise pot bellied pigs and the dogs created more of a mess in the house than the pigs did, by far. Pigs are incredibly clean if given the opportunity to be clean.
critforbrains
Just wait til they get bigger…
TexMexHex
Dogs >>> Pigs >>> Cats
meganical
Weird, you eat cats?
elulongin
They’re eating the dogs. They’re eating the cats.
somerandomusernamebecauseididntlikemyoldone
Who is forcing you to make these comparisons? Are they in the room with us now? Just enjoy the things, get one of each, or like me, none of each because I can barely afford my existence.
TexMexHex
https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1NDl3dGhvdWQ5bzhrazY2anZhOGJsenNja3piODFrOWFhOW9wMDB6NiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/8qABb3dgjun8PdNirg/200w.webp
SeldonCrysis
I would like to know more about this couch mattress
Frostedjakes
Pretty sure that's an IKEA couch with an extra piece in the middle.
NZSheeps
Show some respect for her husband
Badsequence
A coucttress if you will
blzrdphoto
Here’s a personal sized one. https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-calin-upholstered-foam-lounger/4000386578
anniemyth
I have a Lovesac sectional that I use as a couch bed. When the day is done , I simply fall asleep in whatever direction I like.
370zSteve
I second the lovesac! Great accessories also like speakers built into the couch.
chewmaca2
They are called theater sofas
large chaise theatre sofa – Retro modern designs https://share.google/ddUjE59de2ocDX5pT
RiddingBean
Just big enough for my massive balls.
TheGaryBuseyOf4nal
incubusiness
“Theater sofas”. That’s a sex party couch.
randomwalrus
I think it is a fold-out bed.
Krytture
That is not a fold out. I want whatever it is too
chewmaca2
large chaise theatre sofa – Retro modern designs https://share.google/ddUjE59de2ocDX5pT
FingerPuppeteer
6k to 7k plus delivery/installation. Gonna have to get a second job.
euphoricopportunity
Doable, but the space to put it in a room where it belongs is the kicker.... Though I did think about the cost to have memory foam or pillows instead of floor. Or you could layer yoga mats on each other... Alternate with blankets, make lasagna.
thelazyninja
Aww what a cute little bacon bite. Won't be able to do that anymore when it gets to 200lbs...
zylokun
Oh yes it will. Whether you like it or not C:
williamshakesbeer
Don't worry it's a micro pig the salesman told me so /S
Herperchick
I have 2 "mini" pigs and they are miniature compared to most pig breeds. I have a kunekune who is about 350 lbs and a potbelly who is about 150 lbs. These are not tiny animals. They are incredibly intelligent though. Fun pets to have but make sure you have space for them and understand you may not want them indoors because they can become a bit like a bull in a porcelain store.
imnotinthewitnessprotectionprogram
As someone who’s known a Great Pyr who believed in his heart of hearts that he was lap dog. Attempts will be made by Pvt. Porkchop
sirleoiii
as someone who used to raise potbellies ... yeah, that won't stop them. Being 200 lbs just means it's harder to ignore them when they want lovings.
choppedliveraldente
Its not an eating pig. Its a love hog.
Fendeezy
Micropigs exist. They're tiny and also hypoallergenic.
mjperk
""Micropigs" are not a recognized breed; it's a marketing term used by breeders for mini pigs (usually Potbellied or Juliana pigs) that can grow much larger, often 100-200+ pounds, with smaller "micro" labels leading to unhealthy practices, though genuinely smaller research pigs (Göttingen Minipigs) exist. The core issue is that most pet pigs sold as "micro" are simply young, undersized individuals or genetically manipulated research animals, not a distinct, tiny breed."
jadanks
And like 95% of “micropigs” sold to people thinking they will be tiny forever are just regular pigs that get huge from a shady dealer.
mrgofast218
Ehhh. According to Wikipedia minipigs grow to 200 pounds... in relation to normal pigs that grow to be 1000, but not a small animal for sure.
Fendeezy
They're out there, depending on the breeder. From my understanding 200 pounds is the heaviest a mini pig can get to by maturity.
Trunkmonkay
They'll get to about 40-50lbs at their biggest as long as you don't let them over eat
mjperk
"Micro pigs" aren't a real thing, so it depends on the actual breed. Pot belly pigs are typically 100-250 lbs when fully mature.
Trunkmonkay
Nope, they are real. My mother in law was a breeder and her pigs topped out at 50lbs as long as they didn't deviate on their diet. Before she passed my dogs would go over to play with her 5yo 35lb house pig.
They might not be genetically different from a pot belly pig but there are absolutely bloodlines that do not get to 300lbs.
d4m4s74
So you purposely underfeed it to stunt its growth?
mjperk
Yes, and/or they selectively breed only the smaller pigs so that desired genetic traits like small form are carried on throughout many following generations. I did ~5-10 min of reading on "micro pigs" yesterday and it talked about irresponsible breeding practices. I assume this is what that was referring to. We selectively breed dogs for traits too. Good and bad. We get things like pointer dogs who can indicate at and retrieve hunting game. We also get pugs who can't breathe well standing still.
Trunkmonkay
If I controlled your diet, would I be underfeeding you if I only fed you enough to keep you at 170lbs instead of letting you get to 250-300lbs? Do you think it's healthy to let a small animal get to 200lbs when it's frame can only healthily carry 50?