My boar and two sows.

[elbesta]

One sow due May 17, and the other is due June 8. The boar is a Duroc X and the sows are Burkshire X.

 

[Sandy'saddiction]

We just bought a pregnet sow she is due at end of the month. I can't wait!
hope all goes good with your sow

 

[elbesta]

The one on the right farrowed 14, 9 living the other one is due June 7

 

[Sandy'saddiction]

That's not to bad. . How many Is it normal normal got them to loose?
This will be our first time with pigs.
We have had cows long time but they are very different then pigs. Do I hope she goes ok with us newbies.

 

[elbesta]

11 is about average, a first time gilt is less. Just watch her and be ready to help if a piglet needs it. I dry them off with towels if its cold and help them find a teat if needed. My wife said I make a good midwife. I do the same with my goats, I have even pulled a calf years ago.

 

[Sandy'saddiction]

Ok thanks for tip. I can't wait she has such a wonderful personality I hope she stays calm when babies are born.
This is our first time but this is going to be her third.

 

[Sandy'saddiction]

OMG!!! Gloria wasn't supposed to be due untill end of month. She had 11 babies today and I made it home to watch last one. They are so cute. Mom is doing great and so far all babies made it.
Pics to follow....

 

[Sandy'saddiction]

 

[elbesta]

Looks like the boar was a Berkshire. Good looking bunch! What have your night time temps been there.

 

[Sandy'saddiction]

Yea mom is Yorkshire boar is Berkshire Doroc cross! They are so cute