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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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Does both ham and bacon come from a pig?
Yes. Bacon is made from the sides of the belly while ham is made from the muscle around the hip joint.
i have a 4 moth old g pig and hes about 1 foot and a half : )
Well they teach responsiblitiy, responsible people will study and be more likely to do better in school. They make great pets, friends and companions. The more the friends, the happier and nicer you may be.
Pigs do not perspire. They have no sweat glands to allow perspiration, that is why they lay in mud to cool their bodies. Their skin is very dry and tough because of this. They also cool themselves through breathing.
Can you own a pig in the city?
In most cities there are ordinances against having livestock in the city. Some will allow a pet pig.
What is a wild animal with large tusks that is a pig's cousin?
The African wild boar is the tusked, wild pig of Africa. The boar's scientific name is Phacochoerus africanus. The boar's tusks are hunted by poachers. The tusks traditionally are used as knife handles. But they also have artistic uses.
What is the diminutive of sow?
there is no true diminutive for sow, hog, etc, as these terms are used for adult animals. i.e. those capable of reproduction.
The name for a non-mature pig is piglet, so one could have a sow piglet.
btw the diminutive for a fountain pen is inkling.
It may well be that is only for humans that we have gendered names for the juveniles.
girl/boy, lass/lad
Pigs can eat and digest fireflies, but fireflies are typically not large enough to entice pigs into expending the energy to catch them. If a pig consumes a firefly, it should have no issue digesting it since pigs can consume small amounts of flesh (as opposed to a cow which would not properly digest a firefly). However, it is not recommended to feed a pig fireflies.
What is hindgut fermentation in pigs?
Hindgut Fermentation is the process of digesting cellulose in herbivorous organisms.
What is the tissue covering the lungs called on a pig?
The pleura cover and protect the lungs in a fetal pig.
I have never heard of animals called Sea Pigs. Pig boats is a more or less derisive term for submarines, and was applied to Italian Mini-subs in this role. the story is the shape of the hull resembled a pig, and get this storage sheds on some Italian Pig Farms were used to conceal the craft before they were deployed. Pig Boat is a derisive term for submarine.
Yes they do there ears should be checked and cleaned thourally and what alot of people think is that guinea pigs are rodents but they are not they are in the domestic group of aniaml and they require a yearly vet check up just like dogs or cats usaully costing about 100 to 175$ or a full check up . Hope this helped :)
Are Ginny pigs sweet and nice?
Most guinea pigs don't bite, but some will nibble on your finger if they are hungry or thy smell the sent on your fingers when you just finished eating so remember wash your hands when you touch a Ginny pig so he wont bite you.
Where does the Chester White pig come from?
Chester white pigs, bred from various pigs in the Ohio-Pennsylvania area, are best known for large litters and good mothering. They are the youngest gilts to mature (in estrus even at three months). Although the boars are a bit aggressive (typical for most swine), the sows are very easy to manage. The carcass is also known for easy slicing. We have two three-quarter chester white/one-quarter duroc sows, which we breed to a full chester white boar, then those gilts back to a half duroc boar. This combination makes for fast and economic weight-gain and excellent dinner.
Absolutely nothing.
What is a young female hog called?
A female hog that has had a litter of piglets is called a sow. A female that has never had piglets is called a gilt.
There are a variety of miniature pigs (or potbellied pigs) in the world including the following types of pigs: the Yatacan Pig and the Pygmy Hog. These mini pigs were originally used in Europe as science guinea pigs and testers for experiments.
What non eatable items are made from pigs?
there are at least 185 products that can be produced from a single pig, some of them that are not designed to be eaten are, automobile paint, train brakes, aluminum mould coatings, porcelain, crayons, cosmetics, photo paper, heart valves, hair conditioner, bio diesel, cigarette filters, leathers, and chewing gum.
What species are related to pigs?
Wild boar are related to pigs, and were probably the first semi-domestic swine.
you can get mini pigs (or teacup, micro piglets) online or if you know someone. although it is better to get them from a breeder you trust because lots of "backyard breeders" tend to sell regular piglets that grow into 300 pound pigs. i highly recommend texas tiny pigs. but thats just me.
Where can you buy powdered pig bladder?
at a pet store like petsmart petco or anything similar to thoses stores
How can you tell a ginea pigs in labor?
She will groan and Blood obviously the baby guinea pigs don't be alarmed if she eats the sack the baby comes out in she is suppose to do that
Are female pigs nicer or male pigs are nicer?
If you mean to humans I would say it depends on the individual guinea pig. Either can be very sweet and friendly (I know from experience).
If you mean with other guinea pigs females definitely females. The exceptions are if you have a male and a female that are both fixed then they can become good friends and some books say you can keep two males together if they are brothers (that have been together since they were born) but I would say that is a little risky because there is more chance they will not get along.
AnswerFor pets, female guinea pigs are best. They can be kept in groups where as some people have trouble keeping a number of male guinea pigs together. Having female guinea pigs also removes the likely hood of you having to deal with impacted rectums which are common in male guinea pigs.Although, Male Guinea Pigs tend to be more affectionate towards the owner, once two male guinea pigs are put together it may take a while for them to get used to one other, but once they do, they are very friendly. They are happiest in pairs.
In a pet shop I went to get my two guinea pigs, Gillespie and Google, both Males, there was a notice above the Guinea Pig pen that read 'Please note that Male Guinea Pigs tend to be friendlier than Female'
I would describe a Guinea Pig as "a fat hamster with a slightly longer face" and you could add that the mouth us much lower then what you think. (i'm looking at 2 of them right now) they itch like dogs sometimes and are persistent. they have a tail about 3cm long or shorter you can barley see it. i love them.
