Pig

Pickles

Born here June 2, 2022

Born June 2, 2022, one of four piglets born to Harriet just two months after we rescued her, a total surprise.

Personality: Loves playing and being mischievous, hanging out with River and going on adventures around the sanctuary.

What sponsoring Pickles supports

Estimated monthly cost of care, based on typical Park City, Utah-area pricing for feed, bedding, and veterinary care. Costs are shared across the herd or flock, so figures below are per-animal averages, not itemized invoices.

Feed & grain~$55/mo

About 150 lb a month of pig feed. Pigs are big eaters and need a balanced grain ration daily.

Straw bedding~$20/mo

Deep straw bedding for their favorite pastime: nesting and burrowing in for a nap.

Produce & treats~$20/mo

Fruit and vegetable scraps pigs happily root through, plus the occasional special treat.

Water~$8/mo

Pigs drink several gallons a day and love a wallow to cool off in summer.

Veterinary & hoof care~$35/mo

Routine exams, vaccinations, hoof and tusk trims, plus a reserve for the unexpected.

Shelter & yard upkeep~$20/mo

Sturdy shelter and yard maintenance. Pigs are strong and hard on fencing and bedding areas.

Estimated total cost of care~$158/month