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Pigs
Over the centuries, man has found almost limitless uses for these farm creatures. Questions here should focus on all things that 'oink.'
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'Cochon' is a French equivalent of 'pig'. As a masculine noun in the singular, 'cochon' has 'il' ['the'] for its singular definite article, and 'un' ['a, one'] for its indefinite. It's pronounced 'koh-shoh'.
Do domesticated pigs bite and if so what is their bite like?
No. Once it bites, we declare it to be a wild pig.
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What do i do if my pig goes over its gestation period?
it might get to uncomfortable and get sick, then die
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What is the getstation period of a pig?
The average gestation period of a sow is 112-114 days.
If you are talking about gestation length it is 114 days or 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days.
What is the function of the cartilaginous rings of a pig?
The function of the cartilaginous rings in pigs is to provide adequate support for the trachea. Without the cartilaginous ring the pig would be in danger of their throat collapsing when the animal inhales and exhales.
Where did Berkshire Swine originate?
Berkshire swine came from the area of Berk in England. See the related links for more facts about the breed.
You should name it Hamm, after the piggy bank in Toy Story. Or you could always go with Piggy. That one is kinda unoriginal though.
You should give your pig a different name or a name that stands for something. EX: Homer, Wilbur , Bonnie and Clyde.
Pigs can vary in color. They are mostly associated with pink but the pink is actually known as white professionally and can be many different colors, usually according to their breed. They can be Black, Black/White, Tan, White, Black/Tan, Black/White markings, Brown(known as Red)/White, Red, White/Black spots, Tri-colored, Cream, Gold-tip, Brown, Blonde, and Swallow-bellied.
How many times a year can a pig give birth?
Two times a year, leading to over 20 piglets a year, 8-12 per litter.
How do javelinas protect themselves?
Peccaries (javelinas) live in herds of up to 100 (possibly over 100 for white-lipped peccaries) individuals. Living in herds brings security in that predators will not charge into a group of prey; they must separate one from the group. Also, if a predator gets too close, a peccary may rub its tusks together in warning. If the predator does not go away, it may even hit it with its tusks.
