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The Delaware Department of Agriculture said, &ldquo;Owners who can no longer manage these animals are likely to relinquish ownership and allow them to roam.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n<p>Sellers often mislead buyers by calling the pigs micro pigs, teacup pigs, and mini pig. But potbellied pigs can weigh up to 200 pounds and can live up to 20 years. The pigs can reproduce at a young age. Female potbellied pigs can become pregnant at three months old, and males can breed at eight weeks of age. The wild pigs dig up and destroy crops. Feral swine can also leave fecal material in waterways and wetlands, contaminating water sources and increasing disease risks for humans, wildlife, and livestock.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-article-subhead2\">Possible Preaching Angle:<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>In a similar way, we think that we can allow small sins into our lives because they are manageable or controllable, only to find out that they are not. 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