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<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Before the piglets can see you they will be able to hear and smell you, so speak in a soft gentle voice as you approach their area. If possible have a radio tuned into a talk-show so they become comfortable with hearing a human voice. Do not crouch down so that you're on the piglet's level, you may need to move away quickly restricting your ability to move around animals should be avoided if possible. Avoid direct eye contact piglets can feel threatened and frightened, Do not sit on the ground next to the piglet or even lay down in front of the piglet as you put at risk to safely move away approach from the side not the front. Pigs and piglets like to say hello to humans by sniffing a humans hand, your hands should be clean, you must wash your hands after you finished introducing yourself to the piglet. Avoid making eye contact with the piglet and speak in a low calm voice. Piglets can be startled by a high pitched or sing song baby voice. If possible have a radio tuned into a talk-show so they become comfortable with hearing a human voice. Do not crouch down so that you're on the piglet's level, you may need to move away quickly restricting your ability to move around animals should be avoided if possible. Avoid direct eye contact piglets can feel threatened and frightened, Do not sit on the ground next to the piglet or even lay down in front of the piglet as you put at risk to safely move away approach from the side not the front. Pigs and piglets like to say hello to humans by sniffing a humans hand, your hands should be clean, you must wash your hands after you finished introducing yourself to the piglet.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Hold your hand out in front of you. Stick out your arm and hold your hand out with your palm facing up and knuckles facing down. Keep in mind that it might take your piglet a while to feel comfortable, especially if you just got him.[1] Make sure that the piglet has all of his basic needs met before you try to get him to play. Check to see if he has water, a bed, and food to eat. Stick out your arm and hold your hand out with your palm facing up and knuckles facing down. Keep in mind that it might take your piglet a while to feel comfortable, especially if you just got him.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Wiggle your fingers to get the piglet's attention. The piglet should be looking curiously at your hand, from a distance. You may also consider wiggling a treat or a toy in front of you to get the piglet’s attention.[2] Try offering the piglet a piece of fresh fruit or a tennis ball. The piglet should be looking curiously at your hand, from a distance. You may also consider wiggling a treat or a toy in front of you to get the piglet’s attention.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 4 Call the piglet in a calm, playful voice. Use the piglet’s name if it has one and you know it, or just say, "here piggy-pig". You can also try snapping your fingers, and/or making kissing noises to get the piglet’s attention.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 5 Keep it up until a piglet approaches. It might take some time for the piglet to feel comfortable enough to approach you, so try to be patient. If the piglet does not seem interested, leave him be and try again in a few hours.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 6 Let the piglet sniff your fingertips. He or she will probably try to nibble on your fingers. Be careful because it is possible that the piglet will mistake your fingers for food and bite them. If the piglet starts to nibble a little too hard on your fingers, pull your fingers away. Keep a first aid kit handy that includes a bottle of betadine and peroxide just in case you get bit. Clean bites with peroxide then betadine (iodine). You should also make sure that you are current on your tetanus shots before playing with a piglet. He or she will probably try to nibble on your fingers. Be careful because it is possible that the piglet will mistake your fingers for food and bite them. If the piglet starts to nibble a little too hard on your fingers, pull your fingers away.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 7 Allow the piglet to circle you. If the piglet gets close to you, then he may want to investigate you further before deciding to trust you. Try to stay still while the piglet circles you. Keep in mind that the piglet may try to nibble on your clothes and shoes, especially if they smell like feed.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 8 Reach out slowly and put your hand on the piglet's back. Pat and rub the piglet’s back gently. If the piglet runs away, start again at the beginning and repeat the process until the piglet is comfortable being touched by you.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 9 Give the piglet a belly rub. Start at the sides of the piglet’s belly and then move in towards the center of his tummy. Rub the piglet vigorously on its stomach and if you're lucky, he or she will tip over in delight. Remember to watch your fingers. Even if the piglet is comfortable with you, she may still try to nibble on your fingers if they smell like food or if she gets curious. Start at the sides of the piglet’s belly and then move in towards the center of his tummy. Rub the piglet vigorously on its stomach and if you're lucky, he or she will tip over in delight.