Pig Breeds
This breed is all black except for it’s white belt.
What is Hampshire.
This is the birthing of pigs.
What is Farrowing
Bacon comes from this part of the pig
What is the belly.
A female pig that has not had piglets is called this
What is a gilt.
This breed is a mixture of one or more purebreds
What is Cross Breeds
This is the average number of pigs born per litter.
What is 10-16
Ham is from this part.
What is the rear.
This white substance is used for cooking
What is lard.
These two grains make up pig feed
What is corn and soy.
The breed originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
What is Chester White.
At birth pigs weigh this number. (roughly)
What is 2-3 pounds.
Ham slices are from this part.
What is the leg
Three things that pigs are used for.
What is Meet, Crayons, glue, insulin, weed killer, floor wax, chalk, antifreeze, Cosmetics
Gestation of a sow is
What is 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days.
The breed that is all red and has upright ears and that is also the oldest breed.
What is Tamworth, the first record was in 1812 in Ireland
This is the amount of time it takes for a piglet to market weight. (3 pounds - 280)
What is 6 months
Most commonly eaten pork product.
What is bacon.
A pig organ that is the most commonly used in humans
What is Heart (skin)
Pigs roll in mud because
They can not sweat, so the mud helps cool them
Name all the breeds that you were introduced to.
What is Hampshire, Duroc, Chester White, Spot, Landrace, Poland, Berks, York, Herford
This is the next stage after piglets stop drinking their mothers milk.
What is weaning
This deep fried snacks are called
What is pork rinds.
What is the only part of the pig that is not consumed?
The nails and bones
True or false Pigs can not look at the sky
True