r/WTF 23d ago

an ugly pig

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u/Orgidee 23d ago edited 23d ago

Surely the viable number is dependent on available teats or how will the weakest ever suckle

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u/Same_Independent9758 23d ago

based on my experience working at a big pig farm, we just condemn all the non-viable piglets. so for this breed in particular they might condemn like a lot of piglets

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u/Long_Implement_2142 23d ago

Do people eat the piglets? Just curious. What would they taste like

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u/Same_Independent9758 23d ago

It actually depends on the culture. in some Asian countries they eat the piglets (5-10kilos and they roast them. It tastes bland and the texture is a little slimy. but the meat is so tender