Durocs & general question.

Bacog

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Thinking of getting pigs for the homestead and have been looking at Durocs. But I have a couple of questions before committing my self to them.

I know there are different factors but on the average how often can the sow be bred with out burning her out? I have heard up to twice a year. Would a person want to do that then maybe skip one or 2 breedings to give here a chance to recover?
 

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Twice a year works really well - they love being pregnant and giving a pig a rest can lead her to not getting pregnant again. Lean healthy sows get pregnant - fat sows can have big probs :welcome
 

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Thanks ETA. Still have a lot to learn about pigs.
 

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Twice a year works really well - they love being pregnant and giving a pig a rest can lead her to not getting pregnant again. Lean healthy sows get pregnant - fat sows can have big probs
Excellent advice. Couldn't have said it better myself :)

Liz
 

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