We got ours from a friend a few months ago. His name is Mr. Pig. :laugh: We use shredded paper for bedding and clean every couple of days. (I can't stand the smell when it goes more than every other day and I'm allergic to hay) He eats pellets, hay and everything else we give him. Apples, carrots, pears, greens all in moderation. He loves to be held, although it took a while for him to get used to it, he was a bit neglected at his former home. He is a social little guy and loves to whistle at you when you walk by. I learned recently that they can swim, so we plan to set something up in the summer.