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What is a gilt in pig terms?

A young female pig before her first litter.

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  1. A young female pig before her first litter ✔
  2. A male pig
  3. A baby chicken

Why: A gilt is a young female pig that has not yet had a litter, while a sow has had piglets.

Huh, didn't know that: A gilt is a young female pig that has not yet had a litter, while a sow has had piglets.

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Answer: A young female pig before her first litter. A gilt is a young female pig that has not yet had a litter, while a sow has had piglets.

  1. Scouting America: Animal Science www.scouting.org/merit-badges/animal-science
    Define the following terms: gilt, sow, barrow, and boar
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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