Da Hua Bai , the only pig species kept, at KFBG, is a native of mainland China. The species acquires good maternity and is more adapted to local climate, thus were chosen to cross-breed with exotic pigs. Nowadays, they are not welcomed by the farmers in mainland Chain because of their relatively fatty meat, as compared to other meat type.
Some information about pigs:
Each year a sow can give birth to 2 litters of piglets. On average each litter has 8 piglets. the gestation period is usually 114 days.
Most of the pig breeds become sexually mature at 5-6 months of age, the one at KFBG starts reproduction at age of 8 months. Some breeds are most reproductive at 3 years of age, but it depends on the breeds. Pigs are usually discarded by farmer at around 5-6 years old when they become less productive.
Usually pigs can live up to 26-27 years old. But for the species of Da Hua Bai, their average life span is around 12-15 years.
(Extracted from KFBG printed matter) 
Daughter is wandering
Father is sleeping
When father smells the celery, it wakes up at once.
Tea time - Celery
Yummy, It is my favourite
I am full
I should have a walk
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