CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to deliver a piglet? A beginner's guide

If you are new to piglet rearing, it is important to understand how piglets are delivered. This article will provide you with a beginner's guide to piglet delivery, helping you understand the process and providing some practical advice.

Understanding the physiological characteristics of piglets

Before discussing piglet delivery, we first need to understand the physiological characteristics of piglets. The gestation period of piglets is about 114-115 days, and each litter can produce 6-12 piglets. The fetal position of piglets is head down, similar to mammals such as humans.

Providing the right farrowing house for piglets

As the piglet approaches farrowing, it is vital to provide it with a safe, clean, and warm farrowing room. The farrowing room should be away from outside noise and distractions and maintain a comfortable room temperature. You can provide a comfortable environment by laying clean mats or hay in the farrowing room.

Observe the piglets for signs of farrowing

Before farrowing, the sow will show some obvious signs. These signs include restlessness, nervousness, swollen udders, the appearance of milk, etc. When the piglet begins to have labor pains, it may show behaviors such as squatting, lying down, and digging with its hind legs.

Help piglets give birth smoothly

When the piglet begins to give birth, you can do some auxiliary work to help it complete the process smoothly. First, make sure the delivery room is quiet and reduce violent movements and noise. At the same time, you can relieve the piglet's discomfort by massaging its abdomen and clean the newborn piglet's nostrils and mouth with a clean towel to help them breathe.

Caring for piglets after delivery

After the piglets give birth, you need to clean the farrowing room in time to keep it clean and hygienic. The sow will begin postpartum care, licking the piglets to help them stay clean and warm. At the same time, you need to make sure the piglets have enough food and water to support their growth and development.

Conclusion

Through this article, you should have learned some basic knowledge and precautions about how to deliver piglets. Delivery is a job that requires patience and carefulness, but as long as you follow the correct method and provide proper care, piglets and their piglets can go through this process healthily.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you raise piglets and deliver them smoothly.