Pigs typically have 10 to 14 teats. However, the most common number is around 12. These teats are crucial for nursing piglets, as they provide the necessary milk for their growth and development.
The number of teats can vary somewhat between different breeds of pigs, and some individual pigs may have more or fewer than the average. Interestingly, the arrangement of the teats is often consistent, with them being evenly spaced along the belly of the sow. When piglets are born, they instinctively know how to find and latch onto the teats to nurse, which is essential for their survival during the first few weeks of life.