Coolbreeze89
Loving the herd life
I recently purchased two kunekune boar piglets. They are feeding and growing well, and are about 4 months old now. My sows (all over 1yr of age) are kept separate, but when they are in heat, they go “checkout” the boars‘s area, and will lie down next to their pen. Occasionally, I’ll see some teeth-gnashing at the boars through the fence.
All my kunes are loved on and friendly (boys, too). When the boars are big enough to mount the sows, is it best to put the sow into the boar area (with just one boar)? Neutral territory? Do I leave them together just long enough to witness the breeding, or should I leave I’m for an extended period (I read somewhere here about putting together every 12 hours?). Do I need to worry about injury if the boar is significantly smaller? I plan to wait until they’re closer in size, but I’d expect they‘lll still be smaller (I‘m hoping for early summer delivery).
Thanks for any insight.
All my kunes are loved on and friendly (boys, too). When the boars are big enough to mount the sows, is it best to put the sow into the boar area (with just one boar)? Neutral territory? Do I leave them together just long enough to witness the breeding, or should I leave I’m for an extended period (I read somewhere here about putting together every 12 hours?). Do I need to worry about injury if the boar is significantly smaller? I plan to wait until they’re closer in size, but I’d expect they‘lll still be smaller (I‘m hoping for early summer delivery).
Thanks for any insight.