What Is a Pig?
A pig is a mammal. It has short bristles, breathes air and feeds milk to its piglets.
Farmers give pigs food, clean water, shelter, shade and room to explore.
Pig
A pig is a sturdy farm animal. It has short legs, a curly tail and a strong nose called a snout. Pigs like to explore.
Fun Facts About Pigs
- A baby pig is called a piglet.
- A pig uses its snout to smell and find food.
- Pigs make grunting and squealing sounds.
- Mud can help a pig stay cool.
Farm Home, Food, and Movement
- Farm home: a pigsty and safe yard
- Food: suitable pig food and fresh water
- Movement: walks and runs
- Sound: grunts and squeals
Easy Practice Sentences
Easy: I see a pig.
Medium: The pig has a strong snout.
Challenge: The pig sniffs the ground for food.
Say each sentence aloud and point to the picture.
Activity Idea
Make a happy pig picture.
- Draw a pig with a round body.
- Add a snout, four legs and a curly tail.
- Draw water, shade and a dry shelter.
- Tell a grown-up what sound your pig makes.
This activity helps children draw, speak and learn about pigs.
Pig Body Parts
- Snout: helps the pig smell and find food
- Ears: help it hear
- Bristles: short, stiff hairs on its body
- Hooves: help it walk and run
- Tail: may be straight or curly
Look and Think
- What colour is the pig?
- Can you point to its snout?
- Can you find its four legs?
- Is its tail straight or curly?
Learning Safely Around Pigs
- Stay with a grown-up when visiting pigs.
- Be calm and give the pigs space.
- Never touch or feed a pig without permission.
- Keep your fingers away from a pig's mouth.
- Wash your hands after visiting a farm and before eating.
Compare and Think
- Pig and wild boar: both have snouts, but a farm pig is cared for by people.
- Pig and cow: both have hooves, but a cow is much bigger.
- Pig and chicken: a pig has bristles. A chicken has feathers.
Pig Words to Learn
- Piglet: a baby pig
- Snout: a pig's strong nose
- Grunt: a sound a pig makes
- Bristles: short, stiff hairs
- Pigsty: a farm home for pigs
Check understanding
Quick Questions
Say each answer aloud. Then check it with a grown-up.
Q1
What is a baby pig called?
Answer
A baby pig is called a piglet.
Q2
How does a pig use its snout?
Answer
It uses its snout to smell and find food.
Q3
What sound does a pig make?
Answer
A pig grunts and squeals.
Q4
What shape can a pig's tail be?
Answer
A pig's tail can be curly.