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Keeping a Mini Pig: What a Pot-Bellied Pig Really Needs
A mini pig looks like a small pet, but it is a clever, social, rooting farm animal that lives for many years. Read which space, food, care and registration to arrange first.
9 min read · 06-10-2026
Livestock
Registering Sheep and Goats in the Netherlands
Identification and registration rules also apply to hobby keepers. Arrange a UBN, approved identification and movement records before buying.
1 min read · 20-08-2026
Livestock
Keeping Sheep or Goats as a Hobby: Rules, Registration and Reality
A few goats or sheep can be enjoyable, but they are regulated livestock. Registration, ear tags, fencing and daily care all apply.
1 min read · 26-06-2026