Mini-PigsAfter a series of false pregnancies, farmer Chris Murray's Pennywell Miniature pigs have given birth to eight tiny piglets at his Pennywell Farm in Devon, England. The smallest pig is named Tetley, because he's not much bigger than a cup of tea.
Find out more about photographer Richard Austin, who snapped the mini-pigs, at http://www.richardaustinimages.com/. (Richard Austin)
The miniature pigs are a big hit on the farm and even caught the eye of British TV celebrity Jonathan Ross, who bought two of the pigs for $300, according to the BBC. Farm co-owner Chris Murray said that they try to "sell them in pairs so that they always have company and a companion to snuggle down with on cold winter nights." (Richard Austin)
The Pennywell farm began cross-breeding the pigs nine years ago. Murray says that they are easy to house train and have a good temperament.(Richard Austin) The Pennywell Miniature can live for eight years or more (indeed one lived to the age of 14), so they Murray tells prospective buyers that "a pig is not just for breakfast."(Richard Austin) Photographer Richard Austin is well known for his animal photography. He has a book called "Animal Magic & More Animal Magic."(Richard Austin)
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these are the cutest little pigs i have ever seen. i had a pot bellie pig as a pet once he slept in my bed and was my best litlle buddie. they are wonderful little creatures big or small and smart. people need to stop thinking of them as food and more as god's beautiful creation
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