The Accidental Smallholder Forum

Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: kbomgte on October 21, 2010, 11:43:02 am

Title: worming
Post by: kbomgte on October 21, 2010, 11:43:02 am

can you worm while the sow is still feeding piglets. if you can will it worm the piglets as well or do they need it to. piglets 7 weeks  old

Title: Re: worming
Post by: HappyHippy on October 21, 2010, 12:56:15 pm

Yes, you can worm her while she's feeding piglets but it won't pass through to them. They'll need to be done too, but it's fine to do it at 7 weeks.
HTH
Karen

Title: Re: worming
Post by: Helencus on October 27, 2010, 08:23:55 am

Hi often do you worm pigs? Mine were dine when I had them then again at 6 months and they are 9 months now. Is it every 3 months like horses?

Title: Re: worming
Post by: HappyHippy on October 27, 2010, 08:47:30 am

Every 6 months Helen.
HTH
Karen

Title: Re: worming
Post by: Helencus on October 28, 2010, 08:17:02 am

Thanks Karen much appreciated.