A sow can give birth to a litter containing 7 to 12 piglets, about twice a year.
The gestation period of a sow is 114 days (3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days).
A baby pig, or piglet, weighs about 1.5 kilograms at birth and will double its weight in just 7 days.
Weaning occurs at three months of age, but young pigs continue to live with their mothers.
Two or more sows usually join together in an extended family.
Pigs are very clean animals. They keep their toilets far from their living or eating area. Even piglets only a few hours old will leave the nest to relieve themselves.
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