Miniature piglets are growing (in numbers)
A rare breed of pint-sized pig is growing, at least in number, after ten new tiny piglets were born.
The tiny Pennywell Miniature piglets, which were born on Sunday night, are between just 5 inches long, under four inches in height and weigh between 450 and 500 grams.
The specially bred animals are the result of a 15 year programme and only grow to the size of a springer spaniel making them great pets.
But breeder Chris Murray from Pennywell Farm says while celebs including Jonathan Ross and Charlotte Church have their own little oinker most people will never get the chance.
Last year he closed the waiting list after being bombarded with hundreds of thousands of letters and emails from all over the world from would be Pennywell Miniature Piglet owners
Of the new additions he said: "Mum and all ten piglets are doing very well."
A spokesperson for the South Deven farm added: "Visitors to Pennywell are able to see the piglets and even enjoy the odd cuddle."
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