Long & slow

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Long & slow

Post by aleasha » Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:52 am

Have a gilt we bred with our boar. She's had swollen vulva for a couple weeks. She bagged up last weekend. She's really firm and feels full but no milk, yet. She appeared to be nesting since Monday afternoon but that could have just been her getting settled into her farrowing pen since we moved her that morning. She's been laying on her side breathing heavy since yesterday morning. Up until last night she was up and down but not up for long before she readjusted her bed and layed back down. When rubbing her side, she rolls over and wants her tits rubbed. Since about 11pm, she hasn't moved from her spot. Up until about 3am, her vulva was dry. Now, I can see a considerable amount of moisture. As far as I can tell, she hasn't dropped her plug. Not sure when she's actually due as 3 gilts and the boar were penned together until last weekend and don't know when she was bred. The earliest based on when they were put together is Jan 1. Not sure if this long obviously uncomfortable breathing and laying on her side is normal or if we need to help her in any way. This is only our 2nd time. First time just happened really fast with another pig.

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Re: Long & slow

Post by aleasha » Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:20 am

Anyone have any advice?

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