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Real indoor pet pigs are rare. In these cases the minimum lying area should be 0.5 m² per 100 kg of pig, with an extra 1.5 m² for dunging and exercise. Most pet pigs are kept outside with a hut to provide some protection from the environment. A deep bed of straw is useful in winter and shade is essential in summer, a shallow water hole is beneficial (Figure 1.28).

Strong fencing is essential. Mains electric fencing is recommended to prevent the pigs rooting under a traditional fence. This rooting habit means that all electrical wires and water cables should be routed around the pig enclosure. Young pigs like to play with toys; they can be very destructive so toys and bowls etc. should be very robust. An area of concrete (not prepared with sharp gravel) is good to help the pig wear down the hooves naturally.