Today we had two gilts give birth. The first gilt had a quick and easy delivery. She began her litter … More
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April 6, 2020 – Pig Breeding – Artificial Insemination
We are in the midst of pig breeding season on our small farm. We have 11 sows and gilts in … More
Farrowing Piglets
We have 3 litters of piglets! Here is the “birth story” Young female pigs are called gilts. Once they give … More
Swine Artificial Insemination
We are in peak breeding season for our 4-H show pigs. We have our show season in January and February. … More
Breeding Season for the Sows
Today we received semen from our chosen boars (breeding males) in the Midwest. We are planning to breed 7 sows and … More
