Mark Hudson

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

Yes, pigs are omnivores so they can eat vegetables, bacon as well as other meat types. Don’t think for a second that they will shy away from eating their own meat. As long as bacon is properly cooked, it is safe for the pigs to eat. Usually, pigs eat fruits and vegetables, and everything and … Read more

, and respiratory system. The respiratory system of the pig commences at the nostrils which lead into two nasal passages. These contain the dorsal and ventral turbinate bones. The air breathed in through the nose is warmed by the turbinate bones which, because of their scroll-like shape, cause turbulence. How does a fetal pig breathe? … Read more

It is simple to attract hogs, just pour Pig Oil™ on a tree or rubbing post near your blind or stand and attract hogs for miles. Also great as a trap lure, Pig Oil™ will keep hogs coming week after week. Hogs will come to rub on the application site night after night. When you … Read more

The feeding of a pregnant guinea pig should also include the following modifications: Calcium enriched hay as pregnancy increases guinea pig calcium requirements. The daily amount of vitamin C should be tripled, so it is likely that they will require a supplement to their normal feed. A couple extra things to think about are do … Read more

Intelligence and Adaptability. Out of all the animals that man has domesticated, pigs are among one of the most easily trainable. Abundance and fertility. In terms of fertility, pigs are among the top-ranking animals, too. Despite their intelligence and adaptability, what makes pigs an easy target for humans to capture and domesticate? Mr. Jones symbolizes … Read more

For One Guinea Pig: For one guinea pig, you must consider having a minimum of 7.5 square feet, that is 30” x 36”, cage size but bigger is better, and choosing 42” x 24” size of the cage will be a wise option. Your guinea pig cage should be at least 12 to 18 inches … Read more

Pigs, animals that can use tools and recognize themselves in the mirror, have one more way to demonstrate that they are really smart: play video games. “Pigs learn what a mirror image represents and use it to obtain information“., and doi: 101016/j., and anbehav200907027. ^ “Robot learns to recognize itself”. ^ a b c d … Read more

While some pigs and dogs have gotten along well, this is not always the case, and a dog could seriously injure a pig, especially a smaller individual. Pigs are prey animals and housing them with a dog could result in undue stress and potentially dangerous situations. You may be asking “Can pigs and horses be … Read more

To date, pig skin and pig valves have been used in human transplants, but not entire organs. When patients get an organ transplant from a human donor, doctors stave off immune rejection with organs matched to the recipient’s tissue type and heavy doses of immunosuppressant drugs. What pig organs be used in humans? Pigs have … Read more