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Farrowing Gilts

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

March 30, 2017April 22, 2010 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

Categories Pigs Tags Breeding Pigs, Farrowing, Farrowing Gilts, Farrowing Sow, Farrowing Sows, Pigs

Feeding Pregnant Gilts Or Sows

April 5, 2010April 3, 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

Categories Pigs Tags Farrowing Gilts, Farrowing Sows, Feeding Pigs, Gilts, Pigs, Sows

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