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How long is a pigs gestation period?

  • Swine pregnancy lasts for around 114 days.
  • The length of the gestation period depends on the litter, weight, environment, and parity. Generally, it can take from 112 to 120 days.

How many piglets can a pig have?

  • At once, a sow can give birth to only one piglet or as many as twenty piglets.
  • Sows show different productivity potentials at different ages and parity.
  • The number of piglets a sow can farrow throughout its life depends on its genetic potential, environment, and feed.

How old does a pig have to be to breed?

  • According to National Hog Farmer, a pig must be around 230 days old, weigh 300 pounds (136 kg), and during its second or third heat. 
  • It's not recommended to breed a pig during the first heat.

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