pet micro pig that grows to Ten times expected size is much loved

[Liberal_in_LA]

This little piggy got massive: Meet Esther the 48 stone 'micro-pig'! Ten times larger than predicted, the giant porker is now the size of a POLAR BEAR
Esther the Wonder Pig is an internet celebrity with 230,000 Facebook fans
Owners Derek and Steve, from Canada, were in 'denial' about her real size
Eats exclusively vegan diet, munching £1,500 of grain and fruit a year






Steve said: 'Since we moved to the farm she has decided she needs to be close to us and now sleeps beside our bed with her mattress on the floor.
'She still on occasion climbs up on to our bed for a nap during the day.'

Esther has now found fame on Facebook as Esther the Wonder Pig and has more than 230,000 friends who follow updates on their her exploits.
Derek and Steve post pictures and video of the pig and sell calendars, postcards and mugs featuring the pink porker.


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[Arkansas Granny]

1. Maybe it's because I grew up on a farm, but I don't see the appeal

of having a pig for a pet.

Whatever floats your boat, I suppose.

[RushIsRot]

2. She can be quite the ham when she chooses to.

[blackcrow]

3. pigs are very smart

their grocery bill must be impressive.

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. 1500 pounds a year for the pig. i think thats abou $2500

[blackcrow]

7. I've had two cats who cost more than that in vet bills.

[onecent]

5. Now certainly a pig isn't potty trained??? I am wondering

what they do for that???? Just curious....lol

[angstlessk]

6. Seems so

The two-year-old sow, who is toilet-trained

[dilby]

8. Got a feeling these guys got duped.

Cost of a Micropig is like $350-800, cost of a regular piglet $50. Bet they got it on craigslist and paid the full micropig fee for a regular pig.

[Liberal_in_LA]

9. my thoughtalso. but now they are making money off their

Record size "micro" pig

[LisaL]

10. That's what I think too.

Somebody gave them a regular pig as a micro pig.

[eppur_se_muova]

11. World's largest micropig ? Reminds me of a "Newhart" episode ...

fast forward to 4:50 if you're impatient.

[dawg]

12. I think I'll use that as my username on OKCupid.

pet_micro_pig