05/25/2026
It’s the unofficial start to summer! Here are some hot tips for keeping your piggies cool this season! ☀️🐷
🐽Keep your mud wallows full of water! Pigs use mud to regulate their body temperature - a great way for them to stay cool while having fun!
🐽Fresh water should always be available and refreshed at least 2x daily to help keep piggies hydrated.
🐽Piggy pools, extra water sources, sprinklers, or a gentle hose-down can also help pigs cool off safely during especially hot days!
🐽Make sure there’s access to plenty of shade during extreme temps
🐽Ventilated shelters with good airflow, like pinning up door flaps can make a big difference in helping air circulate through piggy houses.
And remember, if your pig is panting, overheating can become serious very quickly and immediate cooling is necessary. Bring them into air conditioning if possible, use cool wet towels draped over their backs, fans directed on them, and in severe cases, an ice bath may be needed.
Stay safe and keep those piggies cool this summer!⛱️