taking it away from the mom
* Boar = Uncastrated male pig * Hog = Castrated male pig * Sow = Female adult pig * Shoat = Piglet after weaning
The weaning weight for a pig typically ranges from 12 to 30 pounds, depending on breed, genetics, and feeding practices. Weaning weight is an important indicator of the piglet's growth and development during the lactation period.
* Boar = Uncastrated male pig * Hog = Castrated male pig * Sow = Female adult pig * Shoat = Piglet after weaning
When their mother is nursing them and then she stops nursing them that means they're weaned and ready to go.
From weaning up to 40 pounds they are called "Weaners" From 40 pounds up to about 100 pounds they are called "Shoats"
This is the process a farmer of hogs, or a Breeder of 'Mini-Pigs' does to get the babies off of the Mother's 'teat' and milk, and onto regular food for the specific pig breed.
What are the possible consequences of weaning before 17 weeks?
don't no
Information on weaning babies can easily be found. A few well-known sites include BabyCenter, KidsHealth, Baby Led Weaning, and also the well-read site, Breastfeeding Basics.
Baby-led weaning gained popularity as a feeding approach for infants in the early 2000s.
Weaning
65 lbs