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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.'
4,989 Questions
Why are sheffield united called pigs?
Due to the red and white stripes United wear (they originally played in blue and white), Wednesday fans traditionally wouldn't eat bacon on matchdays because it reminded them of a United shirt. In turn, United got labelled the pigs and have been bitter about it ever since.
Why castration performed to piglets not inteded to breeding purposes?
Intact male pigs tends to smell more, and even change the taste of the flesh.
Can wild boar piglets be house pets?
Sure, it only depends on how the owner of the house cares to define "pet". Pigs have needs that will be difficult to be met in a typical house. You might want to consider starting out small with a pot-bellied pig...they seldom attack people.
Where does a Large White pig live?
At most petting zoos farms etc. some wild pigs can be white and also very large. yet they are not tame and very dangerous. go to the petting zoo.
How many kilograms does the piglet eat in one day?
It all depends what the piglets are being used for, what the weight is and how old they are. It is very important that the feed contains the correct amount of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, protein and energy that will help the piglet grow and produce to it's full potential. Your veterinarian will be able to help you make a feed ration that will best suit your piglets needs.
Pigs can be scared, but it is unlikely that that is their general state of mind.
How often can sows get pregnant?
Type your answer here... Breeding Chart :
Reproductive Statistics for Swine
FEMALE
Age of puberty
4 to 7 months
Breeding weight
150 to 175 pounds
Estrous cycle
Interval
Avg. 21 days
Duration
2 to 3 days
Signs
Standing when hand pressure placed on back
Ovulation
12 to 36 hrs from onset of standing heat
Gestation length
114 days
Breeding season
Year round
MALE
Age of puberty
8 months
Breeding weight
150 to 175 pounds
Breeding season
All year
Breeding ratio
1 boar : 25 sows
wooden chew toys and hard things to chew on. that should keep them busy :)
How do you get your pig of an uncle to shut up when your trying to sleep?
When you reach 18, you can move out and not invite him to your new house.
Until then, children should be seen and not heard.
When is national look up at the sky day?
National Look Up at the Sky Day takes place on April 14 each year. It encourages people to take a moment out of their everyday lives and appreciate the beauty of the sky.
When the pig fell in the mud what happened when he fell in the mud?
The pig got dirty also it cooled off
