We have two Yorkshire piglets, born around April 18th. We just wormed them two nights ago with Wazine17. Last night we put a bunch of grass clippings in the pen with them to munch on and root around. Tonight the little sow is having trouble standing.
We noticed last night that she didn't want her back scratched - she'd run away and didn't want touched, which is totally out of character for her. It looked like she had a mark in the middle of her back. The Yorkshires also have a "crusty" coat on their backs - like they are dirty and need a bath. They have shaded areas to get out of the sun - I worry about sunburn with their pink skin (we live in FL). They get a wet area every night to wallow in.
When I fed them tonight, I noticed they hadn't eaten much today and wasn't really interested in supper. When she started walking around, she acts like she's weak in the knees - both sets of legs. At first I thought her back legs were buckling but then I saw her front legs buckle. She catches herself at times and doesn't go completely down. I see her "shiver" and then her back sags down and her knees buckle.
This is all new to us - our first domestic breed. We've raised several generations of "wild breed" descendents and haven't had any of the issues we've been experiencing with the Yorkshires. So we are totally in the dark on this...
You all helped with me with Baby's coughing and treatment, so I am praying that you can help me with this one. Thank you so much for your expertise!
We noticed last night that she didn't want her back scratched - she'd run away and didn't want touched, which is totally out of character for her. It looked like she had a mark in the middle of her back. The Yorkshires also have a "crusty" coat on their backs - like they are dirty and need a bath. They have shaded areas to get out of the sun - I worry about sunburn with their pink skin (we live in FL). They get a wet area every night to wallow in.
When I fed them tonight, I noticed they hadn't eaten much today and wasn't really interested in supper. When she started walking around, she acts like she's weak in the knees - both sets of legs. At first I thought her back legs were buckling but then I saw her front legs buckle. She catches herself at times and doesn't go completely down. I see her "shiver" and then her back sags down and her knees buckle.
This is all new to us - our first domestic breed. We've raised several generations of "wild breed" descendents and haven't had any of the issues we've been experiencing with the Yorkshires. So we are totally in the dark on this...
You all helped with me with Baby's coughing and treatment, so I am praying that you can help me with this one. Thank you so much for your expertise!