One of the biggest myths is that pigs are dirty or unhygienic. In truth, pigs are quite clean animals when given the right environment. They avoid soiling their sleeping areas and prefer tidy spaces—mud isn’t filth, it’s self-care.
At Farmfari, our pigs have designated wallow zones that allow them to stay comfortable without impacting the cleanliness of their barns or resting areas. Visitors are always amazed at how tidy our pigs keep their personal spaces.
Creating the Right Environment
If you care for pigs (or are considering caring for rescued ones under expert guidance), providing access to a safe and well-maintained wallow is essential to their health and wellbeing.
Tips for a healthy pig wallow:
- Choose the right location: Shady areas are best. Avoid low-lying spots that flood or become stagnant.
- Fresh water: Refill the wallow with clean water regularly to prevent foul smells and bacteria buildup.
- Drainage: Ensure proper drainage to avoid dangerous bogging or deep pits.
- Dry zones: Offer dry bedding areas where pigs can retreat after a mud session.
At Farmfari, our Pig Residents enjoy large paddocks with shaded wallows, clean straw bedding, and enrichment activities designed to mimic their natural behaviours.
Why Mud Matters in Sanctuaries
Providing access to mud isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for rescued pigs recovering from trauma or neglect. For many pigs that arrive at Farmfari, their first encounter with a mud wallow is a moment of pure joy and instinctual freedom.
Learn how to care for pigs here.
Support Pigs Living Their Best (Muddy) Lives
Every time you donate, volunteer, or share our mission, you’re helping provide vital resources—like wallows, shelter, and veterinary care—to pigs who deserve better.
Want to see our pigs enjoying their mud spa in real life? Book a Sanctuary Tour and meet them up close.
A Pigs Happy Place
Mud is more than just a pig’s happy place—it’s a survival tool, a comfort zone, and a joy-bringer. Recognising the importance of natural behaviours like wallowing is key to respecting and caring for pigs the way they deserve.
At Farmfari, we’re proud to offer pigs a sanctuary where they can live safely, express their instincts, and, yes, wallow to their heart’s content. Because a muddy pig is a happy pig—and that’s a beautiful thing.
