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by pigfarmer1025
Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Sow won't cycle again
Replies: 1
Views: 2236

Sow won't cycle again

I have a sow that farrowed in August and then I weaned her three weeks later. I purchased her as a bred female and was told that she was carrying her third litter. At the time time of weaning I planned on breeding her back. I gave her a shot of PG600 and ordered the semen. However she never cycled, ...
by pigfarmer1025
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:52 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Freezing Semen
Replies: 1
Views: 2332

Freezing Semen

First off I would like to know has anyone used frozen semen? If so did it work by getting the sow/gilt pregnant? Also I've been reading about how the number of piglets born alive goes down with frozen semen, is that true? If frozen semen is a good avenue to explore, what kind of equipment do I need ...
by pigfarmer1025
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:48 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Freezing Semen
Replies: 1
Views: 2233

Freezing Semen

First off I would like to know has anyone used frozen semen? If so did it work by getting the sow/gilt pregnant? Also I've been reading about how the number of piglets born alive goes down with frozen semen, is that true? If frozen semen is a good avenue to explore, what kind of equipment do I need ...
by pigfarmer1025
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:47 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Freezing Semen
Replies: 1
Views: 1954

Freezing Semen

First off I would like to know has anyone used frozen semen? If so did it work by getting the sow/gilt pregnant? Also I've been reading about how the number of piglets born alive goes down with frozen semen, is that true? If frozen semen is a good avenue to explore, what kind of equipment do I need ...
by pigfarmer1025
Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Heated Floors in Showbarn
Replies: 1
Views: 2499

Heated Floors in Showbarn

I am in the process of building a new show barn with an area inside of it to farrow pigs. I do have concerns about putting heated floors in the barn such as will the pigs be too hot with the shavings and the heated floors. Also is it even worth it or is it a waste of money? Any feedback is greatly a...
by pigfarmer1025
Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Heated Floors in Showbarn
Replies: 1
Views: 2287

Heated Floors in Showbarn

I am in the process of building a new show barn with an area inside of it to farrow pigs. I do have concerns about putting heated floors in the barn such as will the pigs be too hot with the shavings and the heated floors. Also is it even worth it or is it a waste of money? Any feedback is greatly a...
by pigfarmer1025
Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Tough Decision
Replies: 2
Views: 2879

Tough Decision

I recently went to a Lindner Feed clinic with Jordan Leathermen and really liked their product however I also like Umbarger(which is really big in the midwest). I was hoping to buy 6 pigs and show 2 at my county fair, if I don't win grand or reserve buy back and take to state fair. So here's my ques...
by pigfarmer1025
Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Just starting out.
Replies: 4
Views: 4307

Just starting out.

So I am currently getting ready to start my own farrowing operation. I have read some of the post on here about people have problems with their litters. I personally want to try to have the best experience at this as possible. I understand that is not always the case, so my question is what steps sh...
by pigfarmer1025
Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:35 am
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Gilt only had 1 baby?
Replies: 6
Views: 4324

Re: Gilt only had 1 baby?

Ok. She is more than likely done farrowing and only going to have that one piglet. When was her due date?
by pigfarmer1025
Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:44 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Gilt only had 1 baby?
Replies: 6
Views: 4324

Re: Gilt only had 1 baby?

Is she in the crate now? You should probably give the sow some type of antibiotic. As well as vaccinate the piglet. Did you give an iron shot to the piglet?
by pigfarmer1025
Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: PICKY eater and STUBBORN to walk
Replies: 4
Views: 7064

Re: PICKY eater and STUBBORN to walk

For your feeding problem trying making a slope feed. What I do is get ground meal feed and add water to almost where it is like oatmeal before you put it in the microwave. The cake mix should help. I've used it before and they really like it! Now your walking issue, try to be gentle with her. When f...
by pigfarmer1025
Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:32 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Gilt only had 1 baby?
Replies: 6
Views: 4324

Re: Gilt only had 1 baby?

Was there afterbirth after that one piglet?
by pigfarmer1025
Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Missed it
Replies: 3
Views: 2822

Re: Missed it

You could try PG600. It is expensive, however I've heard it works. The only problem is you're looking at a 3-5 day turn around from now.
by pigfarmer1025
Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Which brand to choose?
Replies: 0
Views: 1971

Which brand to choose?

Hello everyone! So I currently am starting to look at prospects for my county, state, and jackpot shows. However I am at a lost of what feed brand I should feed this year. Last year I had 6 barrows on Sunglo and used there 18G product with S'More fill and sumo. I had some pretty good pigs but I've r...
by pigfarmer1025
Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Best Hamp Program?
Replies: 11
Views: 7642

Re: Best Hamp Program?

1) Hi Point
2) Heimer Hamps