Country Lifestyles
The Popular Pet – Miniature Pigs
By Jessica Crabtree
Within the last five years, there has been an increase in small pets in the form of miniature pigs- yes, miniature pigs. Breeders can be found around the world breeding and selling miniature pigs. What is a miniature pig exactly? A miniature pig, on average, is between 50 and 150 pounds when full grown. Realistically, anything below 300 pounds is considered a miniature pig. According to the minipigbreeders.com, mini/micro pigs are of mixed ancestry and because of the advancements in the swine industry, size classification is important for breeders and potential miniature pig owners.
The oinking pet has caught on so that cities are making exceptions to their ordinances. New Braunfels is now allowing “pet” miniature pigs weighing under 100 pounds in city limits and the same in the town of Friendswood, if registered with the city.
Labels such as teacup, micro, mini, pixie and dainty are not swine breeds, but merely marketing terms to help communicate their size. Little do people know that pigs are very dense, compact animals. Often times they weigh two and three times more than a dog at the same height and length. Responsible breeders do not market a pig on its weight because each grows at a different rate. To read more pick up the May 2016 issue of NTFR.
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- Miniature pigs are surprisingly intelligent and make excellent pets. (Photo by Katie Wells with KJ Micro Mini Pigs)
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- Miniature pigs are surprisingly intelligent and make excellent pets. (Photo by Katie Wells with KJ Micro Mini Pigs)
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- Miniature pigs are surprisingly intelligent and make excellent pets. (Photo by Katie Wells with KJ Micro Mini Pigs)
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- Miniature pigs are surprisingly intelligent and make excellent pets. (Photo by Katie Wells with KJ Micro Mini Pigs)
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- This adorable piglet is pictured here at two weeks old. (Photo by Katie Wells with KJ Micro Mini Pigs)
By Dal Houston
I am terribly saddened by all the argumentative discourse that seems to be going on in today’s world. It seems as though it is no longer enough just to disagree on certain issues. We are expected to classify someone as an enemy if they do not always agree with us on all issues, lest we be considered weak.
To make things even worse, because those who disagree with you are now considered enemies, the sentiment seems to be that it is only fair and proper to destroy them, because they are the enemy, again with the fear of ridicule for being weak if we do not fight.
With all that said, and seemingly unrelated, I am a big John Wayne fan. From watching him dive into his role as a cowboy, to marveling at his time portraying a soldier or appreciating his acting gig as a sailor, there is seldom a week that goes by without me watching at least one
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Martha Crump
That old adage, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.,” may have some basis in truth when applied to minor situations. However, when what you don’t know is presented in the form of a “Trojan Horse” and is what amounts to an incredible attempt to fleece American property rights, it becomes a different story altogether.
To put this unbelievable tale together, we need to step back to Joe Biden’s 2021 Executive Order which pledged commitment to help restore balance on public lands and waters, to create jobs, and to provide a path to align the management of America’s public lands and waters with our nation’s climate, conservation, and clean energy goals.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Lacey Vilhauer
Ingredients:
1 whole lemon, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
¼ cup water
Directions:
Place the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Puree the strawberries in a food processor and add to the lemon mixture along with juice of one lemon and water. Taste and add more juice as desired.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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