Saturday, 2 May 2020

Morning after the night before

Yesterday evening we had a new litter of pigs at the most convenient time of 5:30pm, and all complete by 7:30pm. Twelve in all. The thirteenth, and last, was born dead unfortunately. The last ones born have the furtherest to travel along the uterine tract so tend to be more at risk.

This was a first time mum and once again motherly instincts were evident. There is a one piglet which is about half the size of the others but seems just as keen to suckle and be close to mum so hopefully it will thrive okay.

Al present and correct...
 
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9 comments:

  1. Angela2 May 2020 at 10:23

    New birth is a sign of hope. My daughter's baby now a week overdue! Hoping and praying she has an easy delivery soon...

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  2. Angela2 May 2020 at 10:24

    Ps I'm glad she's only having one baby, not a dozen

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  3. Sue2 May 2020 at 20:02

    Good job, Mum. That's a big pile of piglets. Must have been tight quarters in there :-)

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    1. Philip3 May 2020 at 07:55

      Yes, I think mum is happy they're out!

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  4. Sue in Suffolk3 May 2020 at 07:50

    12 is very good for a first time - hope the little one gets a look in at feed time.

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    1. Philip3 May 2020 at 07:56

      Hi Sue, yes keeeping our eye on the little one. It seems as fiesty as its bigger siblings.

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  5. northsider 3 May 2020 at 07:59

    Mummy pig looks very proud. Super photo.

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  6. Philip3 May 2020 at 18:35

    Shes very protective of her little ones.

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