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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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What are the breeds of pigs?

The common breeds in the US are listed as follows: Yorkshire Duroc hampshire Landrace Chester White Berkshire Poland China Spots There are many other breeds of pigs in other countries and I suspect I have missed a few on my list too.

How old is a pig when it has its first heat?

it is best to start breeding a female guinea pig between 6 weeks to 5 months. it is not recommended to breed a female guinea pig after 5 months because just like in humans after a certain age ther eis complication it goes for the guinea pigs aswell. but if the guinea pig has had its first litter before 5 months then it is okay to continue breed her. hope this helps

What is the wild cousin of a pig?

Guinea pigs are rodents, so their closest relatives involve mice or rats, hamsters, gerbil and chinchila.

What temperature do micro pigs need?

A guinea pig needs enough space to be able to roam around with plenty of room in his/her cage. Also make sure to have extra room if you have or are planning on getting another guinea pig.

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How much does a micro pig cost?

The price will depend on where you purchase the animal from, they usually range from about $200 and up.

What animal kills a pig?

Pigs are opportunistic feeders and will kill chickens, small injured game, worms, even fish if they find one trapped. They don't actively hunt game but will take advantage of one that happens under their shout. A well fed farm pig will rarely exhibit such behavior. Wild pigs will kill just about anything they consider a threat, that includes dogs and people.

Are wild boars blind?

No they can see many colors, but they can not see the color red.

Is a feral pig a consumer?

In the wild, a ferret is a carnivore meaning a meat eater that eats other small animals. But it is also they prey of hawks, wild cats/dogs, foxes, badgers, and other animals larger than itself.

What is a gestation period of a gunie pig?

There are many varieties of possums, with different gestation periods, but they tend to average between 16 and 18 days.

This is quite different to the unrelated Virginia opossum, with a gestation period of just 12-13 days.

How many colors on pigs are there?

according to my hypotenuse of the square root of 81 times 2 with a remainder of 6 divided by 69 = yes, yes they do have pigment.

it all started in 1923, when the Romans discovered the pigs and brutally shaved off their skin and tested it in scientific laboratories and found that yes INDEED they have pigment.

Do guine pigs sleep?

Of course when there tired. Guines pigs lay down with there tummy on the ground and close there eyes. They usally sleep when she knows that u have gone to sleep and that its all dark.

I have a guine pig named toffee. and in her cage there is hay, and a seed bowl with seed. and at one end a little box made out of carboard that she sleeps in.

Gunie pigs could eat

lettuce, carret, corn, watermelon, apple, cucumber, grapes, strawberry leaves, grass, seed, water, celery leaves and celery stick, babay corn and tomato.

each moring i give my gunie pig a pieace of lettuce and cucumber and a pieace of carret and a few grapes. I wash the fruit and vegs under the sink so the weed killer comes off and she gets liquid.

Druing the day she'll eat the food. by night there will be none left, so give her more food to last her druing the night.

To keep your gunie pig happy talk to them and softley at them. look after them. bath them in a buket that the water temperture is not to cold and not to hot. only bath your gunie pig when its a hot day. and only fill the water up to when they cover there feet.

take your guine pig out for a little wander and run onto the grass. they will eat the grass too! make sure your gunie pig dosen't eat any weeds expessaly with weed killer. and make sure you folllow your gunie pig on the grass so no danger eat them or it to run away.

at night time make sure you put a blanket over the cage. and clean there cage every week!

How much ham comes from 1 pig?

A 220lb pig will provide about 140lbs of meat.

How do pigs eat elephants?

  • they find a dead one and then eat it!

How often does a pig need water?

It depends on the individual pig. Please see the related link below for more information.

What animal has the shortest pregnancy hamster rabbit or guinnea pig?

It is believed that the animal with the shortest pregnancy is the bandicoot. They have a gestation period that only last 12 days.

How dangerous is a bite from a pot-bellied pig?

Pot-Bellied Pig BiteThere probably isn't too much danger in a pig bite though if it is bleeding it is very recommendable to clean it well with peroxide or soap and water and make sure to cover it. Assuming the pig hasn't cause too much damage the wound should be fine with a band aide and some neosporine.

We have free range British Saddleback Pigs and it is true that the germs and bacteria in a pigs mouth is only second to a crocodile. Peroxide or some strong disinfectant is very recommendable. An anti-tetanus injection would be highly recommended.

Where is the cardiac sphincter found in the fetal pig?

Controls passive from the esophagus into the stomach.

What is the answer to huge hog?

The phrase "huge hog" could refer to a large pig, but it might also be a colloquial term used in various contexts, such as slang for something impressive or noteworthy. If you are looking for a specific answer or context related to "huge hog," please provide more details!

Is glycerin from pigs?

Glycerol is found in most plants such as oil seed rape and all animals in the form of triglyceride molecules (these are three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone) which are stored in adipose tissue (fat tissue). When the body is deficient in glucose (the bodies natural source for energy), the fatty acids detach from the glycerol babckbone and are transformed into a usage energy source. In answer to your question glycerol can be found in pigs and all other animals that store fat.

What is the gestation length of a pig?

The average gestation period of a sow is 112-114 days.
The duration of pregnancy in the domestic pig is between 112 and 115 days.
Approximately 114 days.
Pigs are pregnant for 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days; keep in mind that this is the gestation period of the average farm pig.

How are pigs smarter than dogs?

yes,pigs are smarter than cattle in some case like pig always use to voide their feaces in corner of open place not the covered area for their living,that is they do not dirty their shed like cattle.

How many people hate pigs?

In the United States, a little over 100 million pigs are raised each year. 87% of these pigs are raised on family farms, according to USDA ERS. The US is the biggest exporter of pig meat in the world. About 1/5 of all pigs raised go to feed people outside of the US.