A farmer has come up with a novel way of keeping his pigs entertained this Halloween, by giving them a pile of of pumpkins to play with.
RSPCA Assured farm assessor, Rosie Hiller, today visited the pigs and their new toys.
She said: "Pigs are really clever animals and they need things to do so they don’t become bored. That’s why we ask RSPCA Assured farmers to give them material like straw to root around in.
“But it’s always great when farmers go that extra mile and do something a bit different. Letting pigs have a bit of fun rooting around and munching on pumpkins is a great idea.
“It’s clear the pigs love them and it's a pleasure to watch them enjoying themselves so much."
Did you know?
Pigs are highly intelligent and social animals that learn quickly. In many tests they can out-perform dogs!
They naturally forage and root for food and eat a wide range of vegetables
Happy pigs often have curly tails and stressed pigs tuck their tails between their legs
In cold weather pigs often huddle to keep warm. In warm weather they wallow in water and mud
Pigs are clean! They like to go to the toilet and sleep in separate areas
