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Mothers are allowed to nurture their young in a natural environment. |
Piglets nurse for a minimum of five weeks and are given the comfort of straw bedding. |
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Pigs may be housed indoors where they are provided ample space and straw in which to root, play and explore. |
Piglets learn to graze by their mother's side and are able to carry out instinctive rooting behavior. |
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Like her wild ancestors each sow is
able to isolate herself at farrowing. |
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