Pig is one of the favorite domesticated animals around the world. Usually, a pig’s body is bulky & legs are short. Also, they have thick skin which is covered with a coat of stiff hairs. Their snouts are flat & help them for rooting in the soils.
They are also known as hogs or swine. Male pigs are called boars whereas female pigs are called sows. They are usually raised all over the world for providing human products including lard, pork, leather, fertilizer, glue etc.
They are also used as a source of various medicine. In the USA most pigs are raised as meat-type pigs.
How Much Does A Pig Weigh?
Although they are smaller in size than other most farm animals, a pig can weigh heavy. On average pigs weigh around 300 pounds to 700 pounds or 136 kg to 317 kg. However, some domesticated pigs can weigh heavier.
Their weight depends on the type, whether raised as commercial or domesticated pig etc. The largest pig in history was Big Bill & which weighed 2552 pounds or 1157 kg and 5 feet or 1.52 meters tall.
How Much Does a Baby Pig Weigh?
Baby pigs or piglets can weigh around 2.5 pounds or 1.1 kg during their birth time. Although some piglets can weigh between 3.5 pounds to 4.5 pounds at their birth. These little pigs grow very fast & within one week can double their weight.
Weights For Various Types Of Pigs:
- Yorkshire Pig – 449-650 pounds (204-295 kg)
- Hampshire Pig – 550-660 pounds (250-300 kg)
- Landrace Pig – 550-880 pounds (250-400 kg)
- Duroc Pig – 450-750 pounds (204-340 kg)
- Berkshire Pig – 595 pounds (270 kg)
- Chester White Pig – 500-800 pounds (227-363 kg)
- Vietnamese Potbelly Pig – 70-150 pounds (31-68 kg)
What Is A Group Of Pigs Called?
A group of pigs has several different types of names used for describing their groups. Also, many of these names are called depending on the pig’s age.
Younger groups of pigs are called drove, drift, or litter & older pigs group are known as sounder of swine, a sounder of pigs, passel of hogs, herd of pigs etc.
Do Pigs Have Teeth?
Yes, they have teeth. Teeth help them to meet their eating habits. A domestic pig’s teeth are comprised of 28 teeth. This includes 2 × incisors 3/3, canines 1/1, premolars 3/3, molars 0/0.
Like humans, they feature molars, premolars (or bicuspids), canines, & incisors that help them to crush their food. Baby pigs are born with “needle teeth” that are smaller in size & located at the front of the jaw.
So, pig’s teeth are powerful and you won’t want your hand caught at their mouth.
What Do Pigs Eat?
Pigs eat almost everything. Their simple stomachs & efficient digestive system enables them to eat a variety of plants & animals. Domestic pig’s diet includes fruit, roots, eggs, flowers, leaves, vegetable peels, corn, wheat, soy, barley, fish & dead animals etc. Sometimes they eat other rodents & small reptiles.
How Much Does A Pig Eat?
Each day a pig eats on average 5 pounds to 7 pounds.
Where Do Pigs Live?
Usually, wild pigs live in grasslands, rain forests, wetlands, savannas, scrublands &temperate forests. Domesticated pigs live in areas where temperate climate conditions are available & often they live in large outdoor pig barns yards & spend their time.
Fun Facts:
>>Most people think pigs are dirty animals! But it is not the truth. They are among the cleanest animals in the world!
>>Pigs can’t sweat as they don’t have many sweating glands. That’s why they roll around & sleep in the mud and swim in the water to stay cool!
>>Pigs are smarter than any dog breed! Then can easily learn their name within two weeks and will come near you when you called them.
>>Mother pigs sing to the babies during nursing.
>>They communicate with voices & have more than 20 distinct grunts!
>>They have an excellent sense of direction & can find their home up to 11 miles away!
