Dan discovered them when he went out to feed the pigs. I hurried to finish my goat chores and got there as Polly delivered the placenta.
A typical American Guinea Hog litter is six to ten. Last time she had six, so we're increasing production!
I fed her treats, praised her, and gave her a good back rub, but didn't check sexes of the new babies. There will be time for that later. Just happy that all went well and is well.
And, because I can't resist, here are a couple of non-piglets.
Daphne's little guys are now one day old and getting the jumping bean feet. Their baby goat sweaters fit well, except I think for Kinders they don't need to be so long. I'll have a full blown fashion show soon.
Nine Piglets! © February 2016 by Leigh
Congrats again! Great start to what I am sure will be a busy spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks Perry! I get a break until April, then it's kidding again.
DeleteIt looks like a fine litter of fat little pigs. In my experience of pig farming with other breeds, the first litter will typically be small in number. The subsequent litters will have more pigs. I have never figured out why that is other than perhaps natures way of breaking in a new sow.
ReplyDeleteYou're probably right about that. Interesting how things work themselves out without our interference.
DeleteIt's obviously spring time on your homestead, Leigh. Babies all over the place. Glad to hear all went without a hitch for Polly and the Piggly Wigglies!
ReplyDeleteAll we need is a ark so we don't all float away. :)
DeleteFor some reason I cant leave a comment so attaching it here. How wonderful they look so silky and gorgeous and do the little kids, dee
DeleteDelia, I've had several others tell me they have the same problem. Glad you figured out how to comment anyway!
DeleteThey do look healthy, don't they?
Yay!
ReplyDeleteThe wait seemed to be going on too long, but then, babies of all species don't worry about due dates.
DeleteBACON BITS!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL. They will be!
DeleteWill you be selling the piglets? I'd be interested in buying a pair, this year or next.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'll be selling them and some will be for pork. They're ready to go at about 5 or 6 weeks old, which will be at the end of March. More will follow!
DeleteOh my goodness! Look at those little black shiny piglets. They are simply adorable. So glad you have all these new babies and no problems.
ReplyDeleteI know, it is such a relief to have event-free deliveries!
DeleteCongratulations Polly!!! Oh Leigh, I am a bit envious of you and Dan with all this baby-critterness :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNothing is more fun that baby critters. :)
DeleteLeigh,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new piglets!!! They're adorable......and so are your baby goats.
Thanks, Sandy!
DeleteYep, I'm taking all the credit for encouraging her on your last post. They are adorable! NINE! :-D
ReplyDeleteLOL. She definitely needed that. :)
Deleteoh my goodness - those piglets are soooo cute! and those baby goats in their little sweaters - you must be having a blast watching all of the antics! congrats on lots of hard work and being so successful! do you plan on keeping all of the little piglets?
ReplyDeleteyour friend,
kymber
This is my favorite time of year, and I make sure to get plenty of baby watching time in. :)
DeleteMore babies!! Work but interesting! We are having a blizzard so it is a good thing they are born there! I have to shovel a path for Coco to go potty! Nancy
ReplyDeletePoor Coco! Poor YOU! Sadly our temp just dropped after another inch of rain. Hopefully all the little 'uns are cozy with their mamas for the night.
DeleteOmgosh! How wonderful!! So happy to hear all is well and all are healthy!!
ReplyDeleteAnd i just Adore the pics of those kids in their sweaters!! Too cute!!
Jackie
Aww. So happy for you guys & Polly too!
ReplyDeleteToo much cuteness!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, they are adorable!
ReplyDeleteGoodness sake! I leave for a couple days and there are babies everywhere!!! YAY !! So happy to see everything went smoothly
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! I was right it was Daphne followed closely by Polly! Woo hoo babies everywhere. It's a tough call to know which is cuter though...that piglet closeup is pretty adorable!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!! What a great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteWow, I miss a few days and you've got babies EVERYWHERE! Congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, how you warmed my heart! Perhaps if the goats had been full on Nubians, the sweaters would have fit a little better in the length department! The colors make them look so perky!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Not sure why, but it surprised me to see them all the same color like that. Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, I'm way behind on responding to comments. :o Most American Guinea Hogs are black, so it would be a treat if she had another color. I think there are "red" and "blue" as official colors to the breed too, but black is the most common.
DeleteNice work, Polly and Daphne! (and Leigh, too, of course!)
ReplyDeleteDo the piglets get sweaters, too? ;-)
Gorgeous pigs!!
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