Mark Hudson

Pigs do have teeth ! Adolescent pigs (pigs that are not considered piglets but are still under the age of one year) have 28 teeth, with 14 of them being permanent teeth . Adult pigs have 44 teeth. Do pigs have similar teeth to humans? In Physical Anthropology, like biology, form usually equals function. Human … Read more

Archaeological evidence suggests that pigs were domesticated from wild boar in the Near East in the Tigris Basin, Çayönü, Cafer Höyük, Nevalı Çori being managed in the wild in a way similar to the way they are managed by some modern New Guineans. Remains of pigs have been dated to earlier than 11,400 years ago … Read more

As a responsible guinea pig owner, you should take your pet to the vet for a regular check-up at least once a year (if you can afford it, twice is even better). Although guinea pigs don’t need immunization, it’s very important to be consistent with your pet’s vet visits routine. Table of Contents. While we … Read more

Pigs and chickens can live together, yes. In fact, it’s not uncommon for chickens, pigs, and other animals to coexist perfectly fine on a farm. There are a few things you need to be aware of, but it’s not that difficult. Do pigs and chickens get along? Pigs can get along with different types of … Read more

Pigs can be dangerous. If raised with plenty of handling they are not mean but simply due to their size and weight they can be dangerous. We have a different philosphy for our pigs than some people. We don’t make pets out of them but we don’t relegate them to inferior status. What did one … Read more

Pigs are also known to attack cooperatively. In 2007, a sow in Norfolk, England knocked a farmer off his feet, enabling the other pigs to bite the man. If confronted by an agitated pig or cow, back away and get behind a barrier such as a tree. In 2007, a sow in Norfolk, England knocked … Read more

Not only can guinea pigs eat oranges, but they can benefit highly from them. Vitamin C is an important part of a guinea pig’s diet, and oranges provide an excellent source of it. Short answer, yes, absolutely. Not only can guinea pigs eat oranges, but the citrus fruit is actually a highly recommended part of … Read more

Firstly looking after one pig means that they become easier to manage, especially if this is your first pig. There will be no jostling for position during meal times or bullying and fighting with other pigs. If you buy a single pig just remember to give it lots of love and attention that prevent it … Read more

No, pigs do not sweat even though they have sweat glands. Their sweat glands don’t respond to thermoregulatory cues. Those are the cues that cause people to sweat when it gets hot. Pigs really don’t sweat. Not much anyway. As far as the rest goes, pure bunk. Sweating does not remove toxins, its purpose is … Read more

The phrase when pigs fly is a figure of speech used to indicate that something is impossible. The “when pigs fly” idiom is a form of adynaton, which is a type of hyperbole. A couple extra ideas to keep in mind are: expand your figurative vocabulary, exploring more idioms for impossible things, and the when … Read more