Preparing For Farrowing Pigs
I have two gilts – Cagney and Lacy, who are due to farrow any day if I have calculated the dates correctly!
When preparing for farrowing you need to;
- Separate the pigs about two weeks before farrowing.
- Give a dose of wormer to the gilt or sow about a week before farrowing.
- Disinfect the farrowing area and give the gilt or sow straw and other nesting materials such as dry leaves and twigs so that she can build a nest.
- Wash the gilt or sows teats and tummy area.
Set up an area for the piglets slightly away from the gilt or sow, with straw and a pig lamp.
A useful book for a new pig keeper and breeder is the book Starting With Pigs by Andy Case.
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