What is a group of pigs called?

A group of pigs is commonly called a drove or a sounder.

  • Drove: This term is often used for a group of domesticated pigs being herded or moved. You can find more about this term on the page: drove.

  • Sounder: This term typically refers to a group of wild pigs or feral pigs. It usually consists of a sow (female pig) and her offspring. Find more information about this term here: sounder.

Sometimes, less formal terms like a "herd" or "team" might also be used, but "drove" and "sounder" are the most widely accepted and specific terms.