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When and how often do pigs mate to become pregnant?

Question #84447. Asked by lilacmay4.
Last updated Aug 23 2016.

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A female pig can become pregnant at around 8-18 months of age. She will then go into heat every 21 days. Male pigs become sexually active at 8-10 months of age. A litter of piglets typically contains between 6 and 12 piglets.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pigs

Gestation Period: 114 Days

link http://animals.mom.me/length-gestation-period-swine-3417.html

Response last updated by LadyNym on Aug 23 2016.
Aug 12 2007, 7:10 PM
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