We have 5 expectant girls at the moment, but one of them is a new Kunekune sow, 'Buttercup', who's only been with us a few weeks and is closest to farrowing (at least that's what I
think, she came to me in-pig and the dates of service were hazy)
So after my feeding, watering and cleaning in the shed this morning I went for the usual piggy-human bonding session with her (I tell Bruce it's really important I do it so the sow trusts me before she farrows, really it's just an excuse for extra time for piggy cuddles
)
She's such a sweetie and stands for ages getting her belly rubbed and me cuddling her, though doesn't roll over onto her side the way the rest of mine do - with time I think she'll learn though
I reckon she's about a week away, her belly has dropped and the udder is filling but no signs of colostum yet. She's got a massive baby bulge and this morning I felt the piglets moving and kicking really clearly, this is the first time I've been so aware of it - think it's because I stand and cuddle her rather than her lying down. It made me feel really great, there's nothing (except my family, obviously) that brings a smile to my face and fills me with so much joy as my pigs
That is all, just wanted to share the love
Karen x
