How Big Can a Fragrant Pig Grow? Adult Fragrant Pig Weight and Size Introduction
The weight of a fragrant pig generally does not exceed 30 kg, and pet fragrant pigs generally do not exceed 20 kg. The average weight of a 6-month-old male fragrant pig is 14.2 kg; the weight of an 8-month-old female pig is 30 kg. The diet of fragrant pigs must be controlled properly. The world's largest recorded fragrant pig reached 300 jin, which has already exceeded the range of mini pigs.
Identifying Fragrant Pigs
(The fragrant pig here refers to the Chinese breed of fragrant pig)
Ears: Domestic pigs have large ears, shaped like poplar leaves and round; small fragrant pigs have small ears that are not wide and stand up somewhat.
Nose: The nose of the small fragrant pig is shorter than that of the domestic pig, as if it has been cut.
Food intake: The food intake of the small fragrant pig is much smaller than that of the domestic pig. Generally, it eats only a little over one liang at a time, and eats 4-5 times a day.
Weight: Generally, the weight of a two-month-old small fragrant pig is about 2.5 jin, while the weight of a domestic pig is 5-10 jin.
Color: The color of the small fragrant pig is generally black-and-white patterned, with the black in patches. It is clearly different from the Liangtouwu (a medium-sized pig raised for meat). Body type: short, small, short, round. The head is light and small, the forehead is flat with white spots or white lines, the snout is relatively long, the ears are small and pointed, upright and slightly tilted outward (similar to mouse ears); the back is slightly concave, the belly is relatively large and drooping but does not drag on the ground, the limbs are short and small, and the hooves are jade-colored. Appearance: The coat is sparse, fine, and short, appearing black at both ends and white in the middle. Some individuals have black spots on the back and waist area but not in connected patches.
Teeth: The teeth of the small fragrant pig are white and pointed, and it reaches adulthood at 6 months. At 3 months, the milk teeth, especially the front teeth, have small forks.
Price: The price of the Chinese breed of fragrant pig is generally around 400 yuan (prices vary somewhat from place to place). If the price is too low, you should think twice.