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spoon

  • Joined Feb 2010
boars
« on: October 25, 2010, 09:56:41 pm »
at what age are boars able to breed ?

onnyview

  • Joined Dec 2009
    • onnyview free range produce
Re: boars
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2010, 10:26:48 pm »
Good question. I don't have lot of experience in this department but I think a lot depends on the breed, if he's been kept near gilts/sows and is already showing interest in mating, how big he is and his weight. I purchased my GOS boar Bob at 10 mths and he'd already served 2 gilts.

Allison :pig:

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Mr Pig

  • Joined Mar 2009
Re: boars
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2010, 08:46:52 am »
Boars of any breed can be capable of reproducing at 6 months or even earlier. However, while they are growing it is unwise to use them too early and 10-12 months old is usually considered the starting age.

 

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