Farrowing Gilts – Farming Friends

Should You Be Present When A Gilt Or Sow Is Farrowing?

April 22, 2010March 30, 2017 by sara

I am sometimes asked if you should be present when a gilt or sow is farrowing. Some people believe that you should just let the gilt or sow get on with the farrowing. However if your sow/gilt knows you well then she may not mind you being present. It is useful to be on hand … Read more

Feeding Pregnant Gilts Or Sows

April 3, 2010April 5, 2010 by sara

Pregnant gilts or sows can be fed: sow breeder pellets/nuts or milled barley / mixed with pig concentrate and a selection of vegetables (particularly cabbage and broccoli as they helps with milk production.) A sow will eat about 5 or 6lbs of feed a day which is the equivalent of up to 40 bags of … Read more