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comedy videos will start in about a week when the venture out of the arks, its going to be chaos.
For now you will have to make do with piles of snoozing piglets
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For now you will have to make do with piles of snoozing piglets
20231017_101053 by Old_Chad, on Flickr20231017_100950 by Old_Chad, on FlickrThink they will be out & about soon, gonna be fun!
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Okay, was expecting them to stay in the ark for at least a week, but nope, these critters are exploring already, always staying where they can see mum though
Okay, was expecting them to stay in the ark for at least a week, but nope, these critters are exploring already, always staying where they can see mum though
Evanivitch said:
The rate piglets develop is crazy!
OP, have you considered some safety bars for the piglets? Mum looks like a big'un, they can be quite clumsy at times especially when the little ones are small and quick.
pros n cons to bars, Manga's are very good mums and are careful sitting down, plus with the ark shape the sow cannot easily get into the corners to crush, both of them seem to check where all the little ones are before lying down, and at night they lay across the entrance so nothing can get in/out without waking the sow.OP, have you considered some safety bars for the piglets? Mum looks like a big'un, they can be quite clumsy at times especially when the little ones are small and quick.
scrw. said:
pros n cons to bars, Manga's are very good mums and are careful sitting down, plus with the ark shape the sow cannot easily get into the corners to crush, both of them seem to check where all the little ones are before lying down, and at night they lay across the entrance so nothing can get in/out without waking the sow.
Good stuff, glad you've thought it through!Sway said:
So cute!
How 'protective' is mum? Does she allow you to get close as a trusted human, or do you have to keep your distance?
Cagney was fine with me being around on day 1, Lacey was smacking her lips when I got close on her first day (sign of annoyance for a pig) so I left her be. Last night I was sat on the floor next to Lacey scratching her ears while the little ones fed, so all okay with me now. Only me in the pen for a week or so though, no other visitors. I am amazed the mothering instincts of pigs, they nested up the day before they dropped, and just know what to do.How 'protective' is mum? Does she allow you to get close as a trusted human, or do you have to keep your distance?
I best not work that out really, my accountant frowns at them too! But they are not where I live which is the biggest pain, 10min drive away. Currently there twice a day to check and feed them, could be done in 5 mins, but really takes 30 mins after ear scratching and a good chat with them
Bit of a worry yesterday as one of Cagney's went lame, checked out by the vet today and luckily a sprained shoulder (expect from running around the ark like a loon) was fearing a broken leg. Painkiller and some antibiotic to assist recovery, just need to keep an eye on him. He is hopping about and managing to feed okay. While the vet was in the ark with hopalong C& L were put in the trailer and the little ones all sat in the other ark. They are just getting to the brave stage and come over to you if you sit with them.
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20231023_153747 by Old_Chad, on FlickrFingers crossed for hoppalongs recovery 
I only have 3 siblings and between us we managed 2 broken wrists, one broken leg, broken fingers and toes, 4 busted ribs, dislocated shoulder and a heap of sprains, cuts and bruises. So one sprain out of a hatful of piglets is better parenting than mine managed
I only have 3 siblings and between us we managed 2 broken wrists, one broken leg, broken fingers and toes, 4 busted ribs, dislocated shoulder and a heap of sprains, cuts and bruises. So one sprain out of a hatful of piglets is better parenting than mine managed
Getting out and about more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29QoP8AZ5Xw
Hopalong is recovering ok, he is staying near the ark though, his leg is still a bit sore.
New farrowing arks arrived yesterday, 2 setup for Greta & Bigpig, moving them in later today as I think Greta is just about to drop hers.
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Hopalong is recovering ok, he is staying near the ark though, his leg is still a bit sore.
New farrowing arks arrived yesterday, 2 setup for Greta & Bigpig, moving them in later today as I think Greta is just about to drop hers.
20231025_120610 by Old_Chad, on FlickrGreta & Bigpig moved in, they are so impressed they scratched a hole in the ground to lie in outside. Greta looks fit to burst, I am kind of hoping she drops tonight as I am working a long drive away Thursday/Friday. Just go a feeling she is going to have a big litter, want to be around.
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