I have a total of 9 sows, mostly tamworth and GOS and a delightful saddleback who is the gentlest in the world all are absolutely fine whenever and whatever I do with them or their babies, however there is also Hilary. I have had Hilary from a piglet, she came from a renowned pig keeper, she had been well handled, however nobody ever gave HIlary the book on pig etiquette. Short of donning armour and attempting to lock Hilary in the trailer about 1/2 a mile away (believe me we have gone to these lengths) I cant handle any piglet if it squeals. OH who is HIlary's favourite person in the world, can but gets a severe talking to, and is always pretty quick on putting baby down. She has been known to break through 5 sets of electric fencing when a baby squealed at the opposite end of the holding to her. So providing you know your sow, she is easy going go ahead, but dont get in a position where you cant get out of the arc quickly. You never know, Hilary could be within hearing distance.