Go back
Is it wrong to feed bacon to my pet pig?

Is it wrong to feed bacon to my pet pig?

General

HoH
Thug

Playing with matches

Joined
08 Feb 05
Moves
14634
Clock
18 May 14

I have this pet pot bellied pig named Heffalump. About 6 months ago Heff ate my daughters leftover breakfast including a good sized piece of maple syrup covered bacon. Now whenever I cook bacon Heff goes nuts. He bounces up and down on his front feet and snorts like an old steam locamotive. I've been slipping him pieces of bacon just to shut him up.

cashthetrash
PoPeYe

This is embarrasking

Joined
17 Nov 05
Moves
44152
Clock
18 May 14
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Hand of Hecate
I have this pet pot bellied pig named Heffalump. About 6 months ago Heff ate my daughters leftover breakfast including a good sized piece of maple syrup covered bacon. Now whenever I cook bacon Heff goes nuts. He bounces up and down on his front feet and snorts like an old steam locamotive. I've been slipping him pieces of bacon just to shut him up.
It's very unhealthy. Bacon is very high in cholesterol. No wonder he has a pot belly. πŸ˜› Or is it the beer?

HoH
Thug

Playing with matches

Joined
08 Feb 05
Moves
14634
Clock
18 May 14
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by cashthetrash
It's very unhealthy. Bacon is very high in cholesterol. No wonder he has a pot belly. πŸ˜› Or is it the beer?
He's not getting my beer unless I marinate him in it and fire up the BBQ.

Grampy Bobby
Boston Lad

USA

Joined
14 Jul 07
Moves
43012
Clock
18 May 14

Originally posted by Hand of Hecate
I have this pet pot bellied pig named Heffalump. About 6 months ago Heff ate my daughters leftover breakfast including a good sized piece of maple syrup covered bacon. Now whenever I cook bacon Heff goes nuts. He bounces up and down on his front feet and snorts like an old steam locamotive. I've been slipping him pieces of bacon just to shut him up.
"Heffalump": what a wonderful and apropos name for a pot bellied pig. During our six years in Houston, Evelyn and I visited another couple several times who also owned a pet like yours. At first we were a bit leery about getting too close but were assured their pet was tame and friendly (and also exceptionally clean). Unable to recall what the pet's daily food menu was but it certainly looked well nourished and in robust health. Heffalump, I sure, hasn't the least apprehension that one day he himself will become another generation of bacon for some families. "Is it wrong...?" Species comparison of Heffalump's taste for bacon to homo sapiens resorting to cannibalism is hardly valid. Have you checked for health risks with a veterinarian?

HoH
Thug

Playing with matches

Joined
08 Feb 05
Moves
14634
Clock
18 May 14

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
"Heffalump": what a wonderful and apropos name for a pot bellied pig. During our six years in Houston, Evelyn and I visited another couple several times who also owned a pet like yours. At first we were a bit leery about getting too close but were assured their pet was tame and friendly (and also exceptionally clean). Unable to recall what the pet's dai ...[text shortened]... resorting to cannibalism is hardly valid. Have you checked for health risks with a veterinarian?
No I haven't checked with a vet. I go to RHP for all of my critical information.

Grampy Bobby
Boston Lad

USA

Joined
14 Jul 07
Moves
43012
Clock
18 May 14

Originally posted by Hand of Hecate
No I haven't checked with a vet. I go to RHP for all of my critical information.
How many lbs. does Heffalump weigh?

HandyAndy
Read a book!

Joined
23 Sep 06
Moves
18677
Clock
18 May 14

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
How many lbs. does Heffalump weigh?
Heffalump weighs kilograms, not lbs. He's Canadian.

Grampy Bobby
Boston Lad

USA

Joined
14 Jul 07
Moves
43012
Clock
18 May 14
1 edit

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Heffalump weighs kilograms, not lbs. He's Canadian.
You're always so very helpful with timely information. Thank you.

Postscript: I'm an American and never substitute kilograms for lbs..

cashthetrash
PoPeYe

This is embarrasking

Joined
17 Nov 05
Moves
44152
Clock
18 May 14
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Heffalump weighs kilograms, not lbs. He's Canadian.
I was under the impression he was a Floridian ham. Interesting subject we have going on here. Heffalump and i have a lot in common we both like bacon. Nice idea for a pet.

C
Cowboy From Hell

American West

Joined
19 Apr 10
Moves
55013
Clock
18 May 14

Originally posted by Hand of Hecate
I have this pet pot bellied pig named Heffalump. About 6 months ago Heff ate my daughters leftover breakfast including a good sized piece of maple syrup covered bacon. Now whenever I cook bacon Heff goes nuts. He bounces up and down on his front feet and snorts like an old steam locamotive. I've been slipping him pieces of bacon just to shut him up.
What a man and his pig do in private is no one's business. As long as it's consensual and doesn't break any laws you have my blessing.

s
Fast and Curious

slatington, pa, usa

Joined
28 Dec 04
Moves
53321
Clock
18 May 14
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Heffalump weighs kilograms, not lbs. He's Canadian.
So just feed him CANADIAN bacon thenπŸ™‚ And when the time comes....

TM

rebel city

Joined
20 Jun 09
Moves
74241
Clock
18 May 14
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Hand of Hecate
I have this pet pot bellied pig named Heffalump. About 6 months ago Heff ate my daughters leftover breakfast including a good sized piece of maple syrup covered bacon. Now whenever I cook bacon Heff goes nuts. He bounces up and down on his front feet and snorts like an old steam locamotive. I've been slipping him pieces of bacon just to shut him up.
I think it is very chic to feed bacon to a pig. Please don't take me wrong, I am sure Heffalump deserves it, considering his bouncing skills. All I can say is that he is a lucky pig!

cashthetrash
PoPeYe

This is embarrasking

Joined
17 Nov 05
Moves
44152
Clock
18 May 14
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Hand of Hecate
He's not getting my beer unless I marinate him in it and fire up the BBQ.
That's just sinful depriving your pet porker of a stale ale from the previous nights party. You should be ashamed. 😞

Sicilian Sausage

In your face

Joined
21 Aug 04
Moves
55993
Clock
18 May 14
1 edit
Vote Up
Vote Down

I've heard of worse things being fed to pigs. Kapish?

C
Cowboy From Hell

American West

Joined
19 Apr 10
Moves
55013
Clock
18 May 14

Originally posted by Hand of Hecate
He's not getting my beer unless I marinate him in it and fire up the BBQ.
I heard one time a feller visited your house and saw your pig. It has three legs. The fellow asked about the three legged pig. You said one night a fire broke out in your basement. The pig alerted your family then put out the fire. One time you rolled your tractor and was pinned underneath it. The pig drove your pick up to the wreck and lifted the tractor off of you with the winch. The fellow then asked "Well how did he lose his leg?"
You replied "Well a pig that good you cain't eat all at once!"

*Cue banjo music*

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.