Pig Behavior tools: what they help with
These tools help you read your pig: temperament quizzes, compatibility checkers for multi-pet homes and guides to what common behaviors usually mean. Most behavior problems start as a mismatch between what a pig needs and what it is getting. Spotting that early is far easier than fixing a habit later.
What to know about behavior and temperament for pigs
Pigs typically live 12 to 18 years. Pigs are highly intelligent and need rooting space, a wallow or shade to manage heat since they cannot sweat, and very strong fencing. They grow far larger than most first-time owners expect.
Pig quick facts
| Measure | Pig |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 12–18 years |
| Adult weight | 176–661 lb (80–300 kg) |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Mature at | About 9 months |
| Pregnancy | 112–115 days |
| Litter size | 1–12 |
| Humidity | 40–70% |
A practical tip
Answer the questions based on what your pig does on a normal day, not on its best or worst day. The result will be much more useful.
Other pig topics
Pig care rarely sits in one box. You may also find these useful: pig age tools, pig breeding tools, pig cost tools and pig grooming tools. Or see every pig tool in one place.
Behavior tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: horse behavior, pony behavior, donkey behavior and goat behavior.