Pet pigs

Subject in Pets & Animals

Pet pigs has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including Good Hang with Amy Poehler. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.

What people said

Dunham says pigs should not be kept alone because their territoriality prevents casual socializing with other pigs.
“Because they're very territorial, they can't just like casually have playdates with another pig”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Lena Dunham (May 26, 2026) · Listen from 1:01:00
Dunham recommends the Meishan pig as a good beginner rescue pig.
“But actually a May Sean is a great cozy. I think. really good beginner rescue pig”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Lena Dunham (May 26, 2026) · Listen from 1:00:34
Dunham warns prospective owners that teacup and mini pigs are not actually small.
“If someone tells you that you are getting a teacup pig, you are not. If someone tells you you're getting a mini pig, you're not”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Lena Dunham (May 26, 2026) · Listen from 59:17

Portman explains she cannot keep a pig where she rents in France because wild boars can breed with pigs to create dangerous hybrids.
“Apparently the wild boars mate with pigs and make a very dangerous hybrid”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Lena Dunham (May 26, 2026) · Listen from 8:43

Lena Dunham
Good Hang with Amy Poehler · May 26, 2026 · 1 h 6 min
Amy Poehler talks with Lena Dunham about turning 40, her memoir Famesick, Nora Ephron, Girls, chronic illness, hot takes and pet pigs, with a visit from Natalie Portman.