Today we had two gilts give birth. The first gilt had a quick and easy delivery. She began her litter … More
Tag: pig breeding
Nov 13, 2020 – Synchronization of Swine for Breeding
Today we have 3 sows in standing heat. We collect our own boar, or we ship semen in from a … More
Sept 19, 2020 – Fall 4-H Pig Sale
Today we have beautiful fall weather here in south Louisiana. We don’t get much fall color or chill in the … More
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
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
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