farrowing
/ˈfɛroʊɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of a sow giving birth to piglets.
- Proper farrowing pens keep the piglets safe from being crushed.
- Farrowing usually takes several hours for a large litter.
- The farmer stayed up all night to assist with the farrowing.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or used for the birth of piglets.
- A farrowing pen has special rails to protect the piglets.
- The farrowing crate keeps the sow comfortable during birth.
- They cleaned the farrowing area before the sow arrived.