{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Pigs Love Food:  Appetite, Taste &amp; the Gut-Brain Connection","description":" https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs\/p\/free-body-condition-chart &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;In this episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn &amp;nbsp;explores one of the most common (and misunderstood) pig behaviors: their obsession with food. If your pig begs constantly, roots endlessly, or always acts hungry\u2014there\u2019s science behind it! You\u2019ll learn: \u2022 That pigs have 15,000\u201320,000 taste buds and how that makes food even more rewarding for them \u2022 How their gut-brain connection differs from ours, making them feel less full\u2014even after eating \u2022 How food activates the pig brain\u2019s reward system and why begging often becomes a learned behavior \u2022 Why pigs are natural foragers and how feeding enrichment meets their biological and psychological needs \u2022 Practical tips for using treats strategically and making mealtimes more stimulating and less stressful &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Autumn also shares simple enrichment ideas, safe feeding tips, and how to avoid common mistakes like emotional or mindless treating. Whether you\u2019re raising a piglet or managing a full-grown pig\u2019s appetite, this episode will help you feed both body and brain. Autumn\u2019s Links:&amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com\/ Email: https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs Educational Membership Group:  https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs\/p\/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/autumnacresminipetpigs\/ Facebook:&amp;nbsp; HTTP:\/\/Facebook.com\/autumnacresminipetpigs Free Community:  https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs\/p\/autumn-acres-free-community YouTube: https:\/\/youtube.com\/channel\/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Pet Pig Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/autumnacresminipetpigs.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37443200\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37443200"}