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[RIRs]

I have two hampshires and there about 6-7months old. Well the question is that the girl has hoof marks on her back from the boy trying to mount her which i read about. But I saw him the other day running around chasing her with you know what out and I was wondering if its just him or all boys are like that. I dont think he be able to get that tiny you know what in cause its so small. Just wondering because this is my first experience with breeding pigs. Any info about breeding would help especially personal experience cause all the stuff online is the same.

Thanks,
RIRs

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

Sounds like you might have piglets in around 4 months potentially. They are right around the age for her to start going into heat and for him to do something about it. It can take a heat or 3 for some gilts to settle for the first time due to hormones straightening out and the males figuring out what goes where and when. They figure it out pretty quickly though so if you don't want piglets you'll need to separate them if you do want piglets congrats. I see some in your future in the next six months.

 

[RIRs]

Yes I do want piglets and im almost sure there in that 6month area cause i got them at 6weeks and ive had them for 4months hopefully she goes into heat and he does the deed .

Thanks,
RIRs