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Post by hiccup on Mar 2, 2013 20:21:20 GMT
Hi. My sow truffle delivered 2 gorgeous babies on the 5th dec. 1 boy and 1 girl. I seperated the male at 25 days old on 30th dec. i had heard him doing a bit of rumbling, but had planned on taking him out on that day anyway. So now truffle is putting on weight again. She hasnt been near another boar since her son nearly 9 weeks ago. I may have felt slight movement about a week ago. She has taken a big dislike to me feeling for more than 3 minutes though. I also havent seen any movement. Her tummy feels swollen and hardish, but cant feel any hardish bits. Im thnking that maybe shes having a phantom pregnancy or maybe theres only 1 in there? Maybe shes just fat? Lol. Does anyone have any advice or experience please? Thanks Heres some pics of her today   |
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 2, 2013 21:43:46 GMT
It could be that her son caught her, what sort of size/weight was the pup? Iv heard recently of a few over amerous pups catching their mums at under 4 weeks old.
Only time will tell, your certain the other pup is a sow too?
Let us know the outcome
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Post by hiccup on Mar 2, 2013 22:07:46 GMT
Hi. He was 280g i think at 25 days old. The other one was a sow, verified by the breeder who had her. I could get into contact with her again to ask to make sure. It would make more sense if the sow was infact a boar as she does seem more 7 weeks to me than 9. So i shall ask. I shall keep you updated  |
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Post by hiccup on Mar 3, 2013 15:05:27 GMT
The other pup was definately a sow so im thinking she might be just fat! Lol. |
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Post by hiccup on Mar 3, 2013 21:30:47 GMT
Could it be bloat? Shall i take her to the vets or wait and see?
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 4, 2013 7:09:10 GMT
Bloat usually presents itself as a firm stomach, like gas i suppose. The pigs dont generally eat or drink.
It is still possible that the young boar caught her at 25days or younger. He sounds like he was a fair size pup.
If shes bright, eating and drinking then keep an eye on her.
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Post by hiccup on Mar 4, 2013 9:52:05 GMT
Shes still eating fine and acting fine. Her tummy seems bigger and firmer today. Still no movement though. Although she really hated me even touching her stomach today. I guess all i can do it wait and see. I will keep you updated.
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Post by hiccup on Mar 12, 2013 13:51:00 GMT
Im pretty sure shes pregnant! Felt some good movement so fingers crossed for the sound of mini pig paws soon!
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Post by Kayleigh on Mar 12, 2013 19:49:29 GMT
Ohhh fingers crossed all goes well :
Keep us posted
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Post by hiccup on Mar 13, 2013 9:25:05 GMT
For an hour this morning it looked like she was in labour. Doing the tensing, the grunting and checking her bits. Now, nothing!
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Post by hiccup on Mar 14, 2013 14:19:48 GMT
Still waiting!! Heres a pic update!  |
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Post by Orlaith on Mar 14, 2013 15:26:26 GMT
She's lovely. No more signs of labour?
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Post by hiccup on Mar 14, 2013 15:56:37 GMT
No. Still ok movement though so not too worried.
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