I want everyone to know I'm doing really well and like any mom it is just taking me a bit of time. Stage 1 - The pre-farrowing period. This could go on for 10-14 days ... and it seems like we are closer to 14 days now. I don't know I have lost track of time.
In this phase my mammary glands will develop and my vulva will swell, good news is I have both of those. Other signs of farrowing include reduced appetite and restlessness, standing up and lying down and changing sides. As you all know I have really started all of these... thank you for watching.
I may start with milk discharge and will show mucous discharge from my vulva.
The final part of stage 1 is the opening of the cervix to allow my little ones to enter the world.
My vet is not concerned at this point. Pigs usually deliver on days 114-116, however we can go short or long days 111-120. I'm right on track at this point!
Stage 2 - The Farrowing Process. This is the exciting part not only for you but for me too!
This will range from 3-8hours... Last year it lasted about 10 hours, but that was my first delivery, so hang in there with me, we are getting close now.
Just before I start delivering I will lay on my side, I might start to shiver and lift my upper back leg. When my tail starts to twitch a piglet is about to be born.
Stage 3 - Delivery of the Placenta. This could take 1-4 hours ... I'm not sure if you want to stick around for that.
I'm so excited to be sharing this process with all of my friends.
<3 Pinky Jane
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