Did you know these facts about pigs?
Pigs are omnivores which means they eat plants and flesh.
A 40 pound pig will eat about 600 pounds of food to reach a weight of 240 pounds.
To grow a pig from birth to market weight (about 250 pounds) takes about 140-190 days.
Pigs not sent to market will continue to grow and some can reach over 1,200 pounds.
A pig’s natural lifespan ranges from 10 to 20 years.
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