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pigs eat just about anything they will eat a dead pig if it is not removed from the pen

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Pigs are omnivores and will eat meat, including other pigs if given the opportunity. This behavior is more common in wild or feral pigs rather than domesticated pigs, especially if they are not being fed a balanced diet.

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