Pigs

UH, he died. He broke his leg and had to be put down right before being put into an exhibit in Chicago.

Pigs do not naturally smell bad. If someone raised a dog somewhere dirty, the dog would smell. Pigs are raised either in farms or in tiny pens (where they do all their pooing and peeing, so they smell alot) so they smell thanks to no fault of their own.

Pigs also have no ablility to sweat. To keep cool, stop themself from burning and to get rid of termites, they will roll in mud. Or, if they haven't been cleaned out, poo. Pigs are much cleaner than dogs. It is one of the misunderstood facts about pigs.

That also means the saying 'I am sweating like a pig' isn't true. == ==

The animals that were ancestral to the domestic pig were the wild boars of Eurasia. They were very widespread in their distribution, and were found virtually everywhere in Europe and Asia, except the places with the most extreme conditions.

Domestic pigs were introduced just about everywhere that there were farms by people from Europe and Asia.

Hogs come in a variety of colours: brown, red, white and black are the primary colours you'll find them in.

Is pectin a pork-by product? No. Pectin is made from fruit and used to stabilize jellies. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectin Could a pig be found which has pectin in its digestive tract? Yes, if it was fed pectin.

Yes, guinea pigs can eat cantaloupe. It is a safe and healthy treat for them, but should be given in moderation due to its high sugar content. Remove the seeds and rind before offering it to your guinea pig.

This partially answers your question: http://www.agmanager.info/livestock/marketing/graphs/Hogs/Weekly%20Slaughter/Hog%20Weight/wklyhgwts.htm

I had a sow give birth ... to 32 life pigglets and 28 survived over 24hrs

Pigs come in variety of colors. The pigment on a pig is in the top layer of skin. So when the hair is removed from a pig by scalding and scraping or by burning the hair off, they all turn white regardless of the color they initially started with. ----in my province (Leyte).. we have this what we call the native pigs and the high breed pigs... mostly the high breed pigs has this white skin color (pinkish).. and the native pigs has black, spotted black and white (or spotted brown and black), and brown or light brown in color.

A pig has four toes on each foot, each with a hoof.

Why don't you try the ASPCA/SPCA? They sometimes get small rodents like this who need homes. Or you could look in your local paper. BETTER YET: Contact Karen at This Little Piggy and Me, guinea pig rescue in Forest Park, Ohio (website below). But beware, they will not release piggies to any pet stores or for testing or to feed to other animals. You must fill out a questionnaire and sign a contract--just like an SPCA adoption. But if you want a great friend (or two) their piggies are healthy and happy! http://www.thislittlepiggyandme.com

Pigs typically gain around 1.5 to 2 pounds per day, which translates to approximately 10.5 to 14 pounds per week. The actual weight gain can vary depending on factors such as breed, age, diet, and overall health of the pig.

Actually no. If you sit them in your lap and give them some freedom without holding them, they will actually get used to you. You wanna let them be free in your lap for about a half hour and then you can pick them up and hold them but they prefer not to be held. I would know because I have 12 guinea pigs so no they don't like to be held.

no they could not they would need to have a much larger chest to support the wings and they are to heavy to have the strength to fly pigs could fly if they evolved all of these things but then it wouldn't be a pig

The cost of taking your guinea pig to the vet for a check-up can vary depending on the vet's fees and any necessary tests or treatments. It's important to budget for a general examination fee, potential diagnostic tests, and treatment costs if your guinea pig is unwell. It's advisable to call the vet ahead of time to ask about their pricing structure for small animal consultations.

There is no indication that a pig will die by picking it up by the front legs, but because their legs are stocky and stiff you could well break both legs. Put your arms straight out and then imagine someone lifting your body weight as you held your arms stiff and rigid. Broken bones here we come!

Rule of thumb, when the baby is moving around by itself, "Thats not to say you can't touch it", to pick it up, whatever the mother and baby are being held in, and the guinea pig has a lot of fur, you do not want to discourage the mother from nursing the baby. some mothers are very caring and some are ruthless when it comes to nursing. By your question it sounds like you have a caring mother guinea pig.

It is important to have your guinea pig examined by a veterinarian to determine the cause of the lumpy growth. It could be a tumor, abscess, infection, or other medical issue that requires treatment. Prompt veterinary care is recommended to address the problem.

if its beding is hay then yes it normal for any g-pig to eat hay

But you should NOT use hay for bedding. Hay is to eat, you should use either aspen (NOT pine) or recycled paper bedding that you buy at the pet store.

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Actually, it is normal for guinea pigs to eat their bedding. I know that it is gross, but guinea pigs are supposed to eat their droppings because it gives them necessary nutrients that they don't have time to absorb the first time it goes through their bodies. Recycled paper bedding at the pet store is the best, and the best kind of hay is the KAYTEE brand Timothy hay. Hope that this helps!

A pig's biotic factors include other organisms that live in the same ecosystem, such as parasites, bacteria, and other animals that interact with the pig. These factors can influence the pig's health and behavior.

Fetal cells can be obtained through procedures like amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling during pregnancy. These tests involve collecting a sample of amniotic fluid or placental tissue, which contains fetal cells that can be used for genetic testing or other analyses.

In the fetal pig, the mesentery is important for connecting the intestines to the abdominal wall. It provides support and allows for the passage of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels to and from the intestines. It also helps in maintaining the position and organization of the intestines inside the abdominal cavity.