Runt-the smallest animal of a litter
Litter-the offspring at one birth 
Generally, 8 to 12 piglets are born to a litter.
Peered-to look at something in a curious way
Trough-a long, shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the 
drinking water or feed of domestic animals
Snout-a long projecting nose of a swine
Slops-waste food used to feed pigs
Goslings-a young goose
Salutations-greetings, hello