[velcro]

Just to update on this subject, not good news.
All 11 of Bettys piglets continued to thrive and all but one have now gone to new homes.
We continued to work with Betty when the piglets were weaned, standing her up and trying to make her walk.
However no matter what we did one of her back legs did not improve and she could not walk unaided. The vet said we had all done as much as we could.
She spent her last week having lots of cuddles, treats, and fresh grass, but yesterday she went to the big field in the sky, all very quick
and she knew nothing about it.
So sad she was still young and such a good mum.
Next spring I will be looking for a young Berkshire gilt to replace her. I just love the Berkshire breed and the crosses with our GOS boar were lovely.

[little blue]

poor Betty
but you did your very best for her.
are you keeping the remaining piglet?  Betty's legacy.   (no pun intended - just read it back!)

[faith0504]

so sorry 

[Eve]

Sorry to hear that. 

[Hilarysmum]

You did your best - and at the end made her exit a quick and dignified one

[velcro]

Thanks for the replies,
her exit was  just as she would have wanted eating !
I had got really attached to her and its been really difficult.
We have not kept any of her offspring for breeding as none were pure Berkshire.
However, I will look for Betty Two in the Spring.

[Tudful Tamworths]

Well you gave it a good go and did the best you could. Well done. And good luck with the new spring purchase x