First sign of heat in gilts

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First sign of heat in gilts

Post by Pig whisper » Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:22 pm

Hello, I am wondering at what age do most people start to see gilts come into heat ?

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Re: First sign of heat in gilts

Post by Norm » Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:32 pm

Depends on the breed and line, but usually between 4 and 5 months. Tow weeks either way isn't uncommon.

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