I certainly believe this to be seasonal, with some Kunes prone to hair loss and others not.
My two share the same clean bed and with regularity, for the last 4years, one has suffered.
Onset normally during Ap[ril and unfortunately lasting for about 3 months.
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- Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:49 pm
- Forum: Breeding
- Topic: Same granddad?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13073
Hitting a piglet with a spade or swinging it by the legs to kill it is neither traditional or humane !! To advocate such a practice is even worse. In fact it is an act that causes unecessary suffering and is illegal. If a breeder is prepared to accept ?150 - ?200 for a piglet, as we all are, then he...
- Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: General discussion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5369
If it was known for sure why pigs root then possibly ways could be considered to divert them, there are many theories on this point save to say that it is a natural instinct. Even "ASK JEEVES" doesn't know ! As mentioned previously in posts, personally, I believe it's a juvenile and often seasonal a...
- Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pigs rooting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9606
- Fri May 23, 2008 5:35 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Is ivy poisonous for kunes?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7786
- Fri May 02, 2008 5:56 pm
- Forum: Litters
- Topic: Introducing Piglets.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2890
Introducing Piglets.
Out of our two litters born 4 weeks ago our prospective buyers have unfortunately, but understandably, chosen one piglet from each litter. I know squabbling will invariably take place on the hand over day but does anyone have any advice on making this process as smooth and uneventful as possible, fo...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HORMONES !!!! Your Advice/Experience Please.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3660
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HORMONES !!!! Your Advice/Experience Please.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3660
HORMONES !!!! Your Advice/Experience Please.
[color=blue] We have two sows aged 4 yrs, half sisters, been together since they were 2 weeks old, inseperable - even took them together to the boar. Both are gentle and well mannered. Both have had litters for us previously and have presented no problems, whatsoever. This month they both had a litt...
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:55 am
- Forum: Litters
- Topic: Piglets, Piglets and more Piglets !!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4974
- Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:14 pm
- Forum: Litters
- Topic: Piglets, Piglets and more Piglets !!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4974
Piglets, Piglets and more Piglets !!
What a week ! Two litters of 9 in each. Both decided to deliver at midnight on seperate nights but we were present - tremendous experience. An array of colours, but now actively seeking homes. WE ARE LOCATED IN NORTH WALES WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE. Should anyone require a co...
- Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:02 am
- Forum: Feeding
- Topic: scary price increase of feed
- Replies: 20
- Views: 31512
Amanda, You had a bargain ! Our local Feed Merchant is charging ?10.35 for A&P. Like many I used to feed A&P and changed to a Sow & Weener by Farmgate, about 2 years ago. I Pay ?4.50 for a 20kg bag. The important nutrient in the feed for these pigs is the protein as this determines to a large extent...