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Does an American yorksheir pig keep its mate for life?
Do pigs mate for life?How long do pigs mate for?How many times can a pig mate?What is the lifespan of a Yorkshire pig?What is pig lifestyle?What anim...
Why cant a pig be killed?
Why are pigs not being slaughtered?Do pigs feel pain when slaughtered? Why are pigs not being slaughtered?The industry has said pigs will have to be...
What animal is close to a pig?
Pigs are closely related to the peccaries (family Tayassuidae) and hippopotamuses (family Hippopotamidae). The natural distribution of pigs includes A...
What is the cleanest farm animal?
Contrary to popular belief, pigs are unable to sweat; instead, they wallow in mud to cool down. Their mucky appearance gives pigs an undeserved reputa...
How big does animal piglets get?
The pig's head-plus-body length ranges from 0.9 to 1.8 m (3 to 6 ft), and adult pigs typically weigh between 50 and 350 kg (110 and 770 lb), with well...
Is there any such thing as a dwarf potbelly pig?
There is no such thing as a “mini pig,” “teacup pig,” or “micro pig.” These smallish animals are actually inbred, underfed potbellied pigs. ... When f...
When do you tell a pig is ready to mate?
The female pig (sow) is ready to breed (reaches puberty) at 5 months of age and will show signs of being in heat. Some slow growing types and animals ...
What is the scientific name for the seapig?
Do sea pigs exist?Are sea pigs poisonous?Can you have a sea pig as a pet?How do pigs drink?Do sea pigs have brains?How do sea cucumbers move?What eat...
What does a farm pig use for defense?
Do pigs need protection?What is biosecurity for pigs?What do farmers keep pigs in?Do pigs have tusks?What shelter do pigs need?What do pigs need in t...