Author Topic: Advice required re: piglet (Read 10610 times)

AWP · « **on:** March 13, 2010, 12:13:49 pm »

Hi my piglets are now 2 weeks old and all seem fit and healthy, 1 of the boars seems to have a large testical (on the left) he's in no dicomfort and eating well, he seems to be going to the toilet fine, just wondered if anything wrong, all advice most welcomed

gavo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2010, 12:18:36 pm »

Quite possibly a hernia;from the description.

dixie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2010, 12:53:47 pm »

Or has he only one? so it looks large as the other is missing?

pedigree porker · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2010, 09:22:35 pm »

we agree with gavo, the description does indicate a hernia

Helencus · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2010, 09:25:50 pm »

Interesting. So can you do anything about a hernia in a pig?

AWP · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2010, 10:47:41 am »

Quote from "keeping pigs by Tony York" Hernias: if a piglet has a hernia it can be operated on but is rarely necessary and is not something i would recommend. if the pig is intended for fattening, is not in any discomfort, is eating well and showing no other signs of illness it is best left. The meat will not be affected and although a little unsightly it will not affect the pig.you may find it comes and goes, whilst in some cases it will disappear altogether before the piglet is even weaned. The trauma of an operation can cause the pig more stress than the hernis itself. A hernia is simply a rupture that may be caused by strain or being trodden on by another pig. In some cases, a hernia may be a congenital abnormality. if there are a number of piglets from the same litter born with hernia's or that develop hernias as young weaners then you should seriously consider changing or culling the boar.

gavo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2010, 11:54:37 am »

Yes; if piglet is otherwise well and active and destined for meat [it should be with a hernia] leave well alone.

langdon · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2010, 07:27:02 pm »

we have got 3 british saddleback pigs our first of many we hope,
we also got that book tony york 'keeping pigs' what a book,
everything explained so well and so simple.

langdon

Helencus · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2010, 08:05:47 am »

Who is the author for that 1 langdon? I have 2 British saddleback gilts lovely girls.

JulieS · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:23:27 am »

The Tony York book is fantastic, and so is 'A Guide to Traditional Pig Keeping' by Carol Harris.

I can recommend both.

Helencus · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2010, 06:45:53 pm »

I have the carol Harris book and I agree very good. Will get the other too. Cheers

langdon · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2010, 08:07:27 pm »

tony york is the author its in the 'teach yourself' catorgory.
its got a farmer standing in his wellies all you see is his wellies, if that helps!
again its a great book

Hilarysmum · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:25:38 am »

The other "bible" for pig keepers tends to be Starting with Pigs by Tony York.

Helencus · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2010, 08:04:35 am »

I have that one too. I agree very easy to follow a real help for those starting out.

Daisys Mum · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2010, 09:31:56 am »

Have just ordered the Tony York book from Amazon as I lent out my Andy Case one never to be seen again.

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