Morning
I stayed up last night waiting for news, but had to give up at 2.30am (lightweight that I am
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I'm so glad she's settled and I'm so glad you're all doing fine
The girls will find their own way and the piglets will soon get into the swing of things, but it's nerve wracking beyond belief when it's all happening and terrifying when it goes a bit wrong in the middle of the night !
As Lillian has said - it's not all hearts and flowers (especially with maiden gilts, next time they'll know what they're doing and should make it a bit easier for you) I know what you mean about not being sure if you want to go through it / put your girls through it again
But you'll be fine - you've done the hardest bit now
My wee Kune Kune is a superb mum, and she doesn't mind you lifting piglets (but I think Kunes are one of the few breeds that tolerate this, not so sure about the rest) every pig is different - but all mothers are the same. Fiercely protective of their young
It's the one thing that was drummed into me as a kid, I could go in with the cows and do pretty much anything with them (aged pre-12) but was NOT to go anywhere near them when they had calves at foot.
Providing there doesn't seem to be anything wrong try to give them a few days without too much intervention and things will work themselves out.
Are you going to give the piglets iron ? That's a whole other operation in itself
but you can avoid having to go through it by putting in a lump of earth so they can nibble the soil.
Have a rest and a well deserved pat on the back mrs ! and welcome to the world of breeding pigs
Enjoy your piglets
Karen x