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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 23, 2011 11:24:35 GMT
Hi everyone I thought i would start a thread on my two pregnant sows. Both are due around the same time late April to mid May but as we all know sows like to keep us waiting. Both sows have been partnered with boars for just over 5 weeks and are now togeather to spend their pregnancies and hopefully deliver and help eachother out. Sugar is the younger of the two sows and loves to cuddle. Apatche has an attitude on her just now and prefers to sit near me and eat her veggies. Both sows get on great which im delighted about. They both had some outside running time which they loved, the fresh air and sunshine seemed to make them smile. I got quite a few snaps of them togeather inside. I like to see how they progress size wise and share the experience. Just to note Sugar is the Himalayan sow and Apatche is the tri coloured sow. Top view;  Waiting nicely for their veg;  Nosey Sugar;  Apatches wolfing her greens;  Clearly the yummiest piece of greens (i love how Sugars mouth is open and going in for the munch)  Ill keep this thread as updated as possible. Theres at least 5 weeks to go id say, and it should be an excited 5 weeks. Kayleigh |
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Post by msguineapighelperq on Mar 23, 2011 15:05:47 GMT
Awww Cant Wait to see pigtures of the babies
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Post by zoeae on Mar 23, 2011 16:42:52 GMT
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 23, 2011 20:47:14 GMT
Pup pigtures are a long way off for now. But there will be lots posted when they arrive Kayleigh |
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Post by jade2010 on Mar 23, 2011 21:08:49 GMT
They are very pretty girls! Wishing both girls a good pregnancy. Looking forward to seeing mums and pups.
Who are the sire pigs?
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 23, 2011 21:16:26 GMT
They are very pretty girls! Wishing both girls a good pregnancy. Looking forward to seeing mums and pups. Who are the sire pigs? Apatche was paired with Milo ; Milo - Abbyruvian Boar  Sugar was paired with Sooty ; Sooty - Himalayan Boar  Kayleigh |
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Post by kellyb on Mar 24, 2011 22:15:20 GMT
Ooooohhhh - they are gonna make beautiful babies! Congrats on the successful pregnancies. Looking forward to all the updates.
(I also love the picture where Sugar's mouth is open going after Apatche's greens. Great shot!)
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 25, 2011 10:18:54 GMT
I hadnt realised id got the picture taken like that until i put them onto my laptop. Then i was chuckling away to myself.
I cant wait to see the pups from both sows. Im super excited about Sugars pups as shes my first himi sow. Fingers crossed all goes well.
Kayleigh
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Post by lmlipari on Mar 26, 2011 1:14:07 GMT
I can't wait to see the pics of the babies! They're going to be beautiful I love the picture of Sugar going for the veg, it's too funny lol |
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 26, 2011 10:14:46 GMT
Thank you.
Both sows are doing good, getting along great which im very pleased about. They both have a 6ft hutch to themselves so they are getting plenty of exercise. They are also getting out daily to roam about the floor and to give them something else to sniff.
I think Apatche is going to be first to deliver as shes a fair bit large than Sugar. Will be keeping a close eye on both sows until nearer the time to ensure theres no fighting going on (sows can get very hormonal when pregnant)
Kayleigh
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Post by heeeeeeeeeyyyy on Mar 26, 2011 15:44:07 GMT
awww they are such pretty mommies I think you paired them very well -- I am excited to see how both sets of pups turn out!!! |
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 28, 2011 20:17:46 GMT
Just a small update, both sows are still good friends *yay* and are munching away happily on veggies and nature sticks. They had a good hours roam tonight and i got a couple of snaps of them. Apatche is looking nice and plump with Sugar being a fair bit smaller. I am certain Apatche will be the first to deliver her pups. 42 days after being paired, im certain neither sow took in the first couple of days.   Kayleigh |
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Post by heeeeeeeeeyyyy on Mar 30, 2011 21:48:44 GMT
aww they look very cute i hope you keep updating with pics and it will be exciting to see the mommies grow |
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 31, 2011 20:16:45 GMT
Ill try and get some new pigtures tomorrow of the two, Its lovely to see them grow wider, the pregnant sow always seems to glow.
Im hoping to get some nice weather this weekend so they can get some fresh air and grass. But its been raining non stop all today so it may be wishful thinking.
Kayleigh
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Post by Orlaith on Apr 1, 2011 8:58:05 GMT
Ooh, Apatche is getting quite a belly on her, isn't she? They're both gorgeous, I'd say you're going to get some lovely babies from them.
How long does it take for himi babies to get their points? I know they're born all white but I don't know when they start to get their colouring.
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 1, 2011 14:48:02 GMT
Yes Orlaith Apatche really is filling out nicely. They are both filling out. Sugar is going to be the one who keeps me waiting. Shes taking her time but im sure she wont be too much longer after Apatche. Apatche 01/04/11  Sugar 01/04/11  Im going to try and get a few weight checks on the two once i lay my hands on my scales. Just to give a size comparison on the two. Iv been told himis are likely to produce larger litters but since my last sow delivered 5 im ready for what Sugar can deliver!! Hehe. The Himis usually begin to get their points at a few weeks old, they start to darken up slowly but surely. Spice is 10 weeks old on saturday and her points are really starting to come through. I got her at 7 weeks and she had a little point on her nose and her feet had began to turn from white to black. Ill make a thread on her in a moment. Itll be nice to show everyone her transformation. Kayleigh |
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 8, 2011 20:40:20 GMT
Just a little update of my girls. Both are still getting along great and eating like well.. pigs.Hehe. Sugar isnt plumping out much but im still sure shes pregnant, i think she took later than i thought. Apatche is very oval now. I can feel the pups easily and shes glowing. Heres a few snaps i got of them tonight.      Kayleigh |
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Post by mnmforever122 on Apr 12, 2011 1:47:36 GMT
Oh, I can't wait! They are going to be sooo cute! I think Milo is just adorable!  |
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 12, 2011 6:34:40 GMT
Thank you. Milo is a very handsome mellow boar. Loves cuddles and knows hes a pretty boar.
Kayleigh
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Post by Orlaith on Apr 12, 2011 15:31:01 GMT
They're looking great Kayleigh I love seeing pregnant sows, I don't know why, I just think their bellies are so cute |
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Post by lmlipari on Apr 13, 2011 3:10:40 GMT
I can't wait to see the babies; I'm excited for you! |
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 15, 2011 15:39:49 GMT
Well its been about a week now since i last posted and both sows are still getting along great. Apatche is still very pregnant bless her. Shes looking so fed up now. Babies can be felt and its adorable. I think shes going to have 3 or 4. Sugars finally looking a little more peachy which im pleased about. Took a couple of dodgy snaps of them today Excuse the quality they were taken on my mobile. Look at that baby bulge!!!  Little nosey stretch  Boths sows  Ill be sure to keep this as updated as possible as we near the time of pups. Kayleigh |
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 16, 2011 14:00:25 GMT
I took a short video of my two sows today. Just to show you both of them in motion. Please excuse my breathing (recovering from broken ribs, so breathing is uneasy) Also note not all the wheeking you can hear is the sows, Its all the other piggies waiting patiently for their attention turn. When im in the room they always think its veggie time. Video Link ; youtu.be/jUFeU9eO-m4Kayleigh |
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Post by Orlaith on Apr 19, 2011 19:57:23 GMT
Your video is marked as private so I can't see it. The girls are looking lovely in their pics though |
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 20, 2011 7:06:27 GMT
Thanks Orlaith that should all be sorted now. Silly me.
Both sows are looking good and Sugars finally beginning to look more oval.
Apatche is huge now, I can feel the pups very easily now, heads and bums.
Her due date is the 24th but it could be before or after.
Kayleigh
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Post by Orlaith on Apr 21, 2011 16:11:42 GMT
Aw, she's huge! I hope she doesn't keep you waiting too long. I love the way she walks |
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 22, 2011 6:58:11 GMT
Its getting closer to her intial due date (24th) but as we all know sows keep us waiting. Im getting more excited and slightly anxious as i can feel what "feels" like a large pup. I hope she doent take after her Granny pig (Squeak) as she had a large pup that was DOA. Hopefully im just worrying over nothing and she will deliver ok.
We never know she may deliver between the dates, her 72nd day is the 24th. shouldnt be too long now before pup pics.
Kayleigh
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Post by kellyb on Apr 25, 2011 18:02:28 GMT
They're looking good Kayleigh! Any news yet??
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Post by ginger on Apr 25, 2011 18:17:08 GMT
We are all waiting with you Kayleigh, can't wait to see their markings and know all is ok with mum and babies.
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 25, 2011 20:40:54 GMT
No news yet. But no news is good news right!! Hehe. Im keeping a very close eye on Apatche as iv noticed her hips have widened to the "delivery" size. Shes now walking with her poor little legs splayed and it looks very awkward. Shes still happy and waddling about though, came wheeking out for her veggies tonight. I got a couple of snaps of her and her big bulge. Shes a delightful pregnant piggy to be around.   Ill keep you all updated as much as i can. Kayleigh |
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