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When we talk about pigs, especially in farming, there are special words for different times in their lives. One question people often ask is: what do you call a pig that's going to have babies?

A pig that's going to have babies is called a "sow." A sow is a grown-up female pig that's ready to have piglets. Farmers pick sows carefully for their health and size, and how good they are at having healthy babies.

While a sow is pregnant, which usually lasts about three months, she stays in a safe place called a farrowing crate. These crates are made just for sows to have their babies safely and comfortably. They protect the sow and her piglets, making sure no one gets hurt.

Having babies and taking care of them is called "farrowing." It's an important time for both the sow and her piglets. They need good food and care to grow up healthy.

After the piglets are born, they might be raised for meat or to have more piglets themselves. Sows can have babies more than once to keep the cycle going.

So, a pregnant pig is called a "sow." Knowing this helps people understand how pigs grow and are taken care of on farms. It's important in farming to know these words and how pigs are raised for different reasons >>>> CONTINUE READING 👇

https://www.agrolivestockfarming.com.ng/2024/06/pig-pregnancy-what-is-pregnant-female.html

It's called in-sow.

Called a Gilt