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Females can get as big as male Guinea pigs which can be up to 2-5 pounds
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Do domestic pigs grow hair and tusks if they go wild?
They do. Pigs are very adaptable. Feral pigs are a big problem in some areas.
How big do pigs get?
Pigs can vary in size depending on the breed. Typically, domestic pigs can range from 200 to 700 pounds. Some breeds, such as the Hampshire or Yorkshire, can grow even larger, up to 1000 pounds or more.
Why do wild pigs live longer than domestic pigs?
Because domestic pigs are usually slaughtered, simple as that
Why do pigs get big?
Pigs get big because they are pigs so they eat alot ;)
What sort of pigs do they kill for food?
People kill domestic pigs for food.
Are domestic pigs precocial or altricial?
Altricial
How are Domestic pigs related to the wild hogs found in some states?
Domestic pigs are descendants of wild boars, which are a type of wild hog. Through domestication and selective breeding, pigs have been adapted for human agriculture purposes. Wild hogs found in states like Texas are often hybrids of domestic pigs released into the wild and wild boars.
Why do wild pigs have tusks?
Domestic pigs have both hair and tusks...the tusks are removed very close to birth for the safety of humans and other pigs. The hair is generally sparse compared to wild pigs but there are some domestic breeds that are hairier than others.
How are domestic pigs related to the wild hogs that occur in some states?
Domestic pigs are related to the wild hogs that occur in some states because when pigs were first brought to America, some escaped. Those that escaped became wild and continued to breed to produce more of these wild hogs.
What is a teacup pigs scientific name?
The scientific name of a "teacup pig" is "sus scrofa domesticus", the same as for larger domestic pigs. This is sometimes considered a subspecies of sus scrofa, which is the species name that includes wild boars and domestic pigs.
How big can pigs grow?
Unlike most mammals, pigs keep growing until they either die of natural causes or are slaughtered. Most mature boars can reach about 500-700 pounds, females can reach about 400-600 pounds depending on the breed and how old they are.
Swine flu from which type of pig wild or domestic?
Its not from pigs.
