lrigwoCPlease t1_jdg3q9l wrote on March 24, 2023 at 3:25 AM

Why do so many people have farm animals as pets? Did I miss something?

blizzardspider t1_jdhutj5 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 2:38 PM

Keeping chickens doesnt require a huuge farm plot, so I do know a few people who have some chickens for fresh eggs & companionship in their garden without having a whole farm. You wouldn't be able to keep them in the city without a garden though so I personally dont know that many people who have chickens as pets. I think the OP of this gif specifically posts a lot of videos of pet chickens/pigs, probably they are one of those people who have the space for it themselves.

lrigwoCPlease t1_jdhwc13 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 2:48 PM

Yeah I guess I understand owning chickens. It would be fuckin amazing having fresh eggs daily.

But I’ve seen videos of baby pigs… won’t those things like grow to be like 300lbs? That’s just crazy. Piglets are becoming like frenchies

blizzardspider t1_jdifm5u wrote on March 24, 2023 at 4:50 PM

I actually also know of someone who does live in the city and has a pet pig! She walks her pig on a leash and she(meaning the pig in this case) is about the size of a dog but a lot wider/heavier than the average dog. I don't know the owner personally so have no idea if the pig is difficult to take care of but they seem like a happy pair when I see them walk outside. When people get a pet piglet they definitely shouldn't underestimate taking care of the pig when it grows up though that's for sure.