The time for a pet pig to reach adulthood is related to the breed of the pet pig. Generally speaking, it takes 12 months to become an adult, while some pet pigs take a year and a half to reach adulthood. The time of adulthood is almost the same as the time of physical maturity, but it is very different from the time of sexual maturity. The sexual maturity time of pigs is generally about 7 months, but the sexual maturity time is closely related to the feeding method. If too many hormones are consumed, the sexual maturity time will be earlier.

Expand: What are the varieties of pet pigs?

Common pet pig types include mini pigs, Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, Juliani pigs, Yucatan pigs, etc.

1. Mini pigs are often referred to as mini pigs. Mini pigs are small in size and have darker skin. They are native to ethnic minority mountainous areas. They were tributes in ancient times. However, after developing into modern times, due to Because of its petite size and lively personality, it has become one of people's favorite pets.

2. The Vietnamese pot-bellied pig was not a household pet at first, but a breeding pig bred for zoos. It has an exaggerated back and big belly. It has a very docile personality. The average height is about 35 centimeters and the average weight is about 45 pounds. .

3. Juliani pigs are very small, with an average height of only 25-40 centimeters and a weight of 13.5-45 pounds. Like pot-bellied pigs, they are docile and like to play with toys.

4. Yucatan pigs are Mexican hairless pigs. The larger varieties can grow to more than 180 kilograms, while the small ones only average 45-90 kilograms.