Preggo piggie kit

[kales]

Crazy how many people have unplanned pregnancies with their gp's that came from pet stores. Since I'm keeping my fingers crossed right now that my new sow isn't pregnant, however I'm still doing tons of research incase she is and this forum is great!
With the experts on here that breed or have had a litter I was thinking we could get your opinion on a 'preggo piggie kit'! A list of things that might be needed for your sow and her babies incase of complications or if they need human help just incase so everything is there.
I was thinking obvisoluy your vets phone number and an after hours clinics number just incase, pet carrier incase a quick trip to a vet is needed...anything else?? Anything incase babies won't eat?

[Orlaith]

I also got a heat pad to keep the babies warm in case their mum didn't make it (I've only had one litter, so not very experienced). It would be no harm to get some 1ml syringes off your vet in case anyone needs to be syringe fed. As for feeding the babies, Kayleigh is the expert there as she has hand reared pups before.

[Kayleigh]

As far as advice can go for non experienced owners, the best thing is to have a vet nearby that specialises in exotics. If you suspect any issues then vets is a must, you shouldnt prod, poke or move a sow unless you know what your doing (unless your taking her to the vets) Many people will try to feel the pups, over and over and this stress's both mum and pups out.

As for a kit.. I have a pig first aid kit which contains all the things needed for pregnancies too. The things that relate to this post that i have to hand are

Towels
Cotton Thread (to tie the cords off)
Glucose syrup/powder
Calcuim supplement
Critical care formula
Evaporated milk / aptamil first milk (for hand rearing)
1ml syringes / small feeding bottles / teaspoon
antibacterial wipes

Im sure there is more but i cant think off the top of my head.

90% of sows litter perfectly fine and usually when we arent around. Aslong as the sow is fit and healthy, has plenty of hay and veggies she should hopefully be ok. We can only prepare ourselves just incase we need to help out.

Kayleigh

[kales]

Awesome ideas!
For my horses I always have a foal kit ready just incase. Most horses are fine on their own as well, but handy to have just incase