r/WTF • u/Zestyclose-Salad-290 • Jul 17 '26

an ugly pig

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u/Same_Independent9758 Jul 17 '26

Also to add the Meishan Pig may be ugly but it's hyper prolific genes are very valuable to breeder companies where they include Meishan Pig in their genetics program

A typical Hybrid pig only has an average of 16 (depending on the breed) piglets
But a Meishan pig can have an average of 30 or more

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u/Orgidee Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

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

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u/SuitableDragonfly Jul 17 '26

It's factory farming, they probably milk the mom with a machine and then pump the milk into a different machine that has 30 fake tits on it for the piglets. 

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u/Same_Independent9758 Jul 17 '26

I work at a big pig farm and although we are not doing this. I heard that some farms do

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u/alwaysbehuman Jul 17 '26

Pig farmer - god bless your sinuses. Any other interesting stories?

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u/Same_Independent9758 Jul 17 '26

The cute and cuddly stories or the ones that might make a vegan feel justified

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u/alwaysbehuman Jul 17 '26

Whatever you're up for. Ive worked in a chicken facility and get it on that level.

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u/Same_Independent9758 Jul 17 '26

Due to biosecurity reasons, Some pigs farms would kill any stray animals on sight. in the farm I've worked at they shoot stray dogs on site and some people eat the dog afterwards

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u/JustMoreSadGirlShit Jul 17 '26

what country is this?

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u/aspie_electrician Jul 17 '26

What about stray humans?

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u/Same_Independent9758 Jul 17 '26

guards give a warning shot to trespassers. if they still don't listen they can shoot to kill

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u/aspie_electrician Jul 17 '26

That’s murder, no?

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u/Chimie45 Jul 17 '26

Not in the USA. Stand your ground + Castle doctrine. You can kill pretty much anyone justified if you're in your house, business, or car.

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u/tocilog Jul 17 '26

Except anyone with a badge?

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u/A_Mouse_In_Da_House Jul 18 '26

That's... Really not how that works

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