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14 Piglets From One Sow 🥰🐷Good genetics, proper nutrition and good management all come together to produce results like ...
11/09/2026

14 Piglets From One Sow 🥰🐷

Good genetics, proper nutrition and good management all come together to produce results like this.

Investing in high-quality breeding stock is one of the most important investments you can make when building a profitable pig farm.

Good genetics can give you better reproductive performance, growth and overall herd quality.

🔴 What's the highest number of piglets you've had from one sow?

Pig Farming Is Not Hard, But This Part Is Critical A lot of people think pig farming is difficult.But honestly, pigs are...
10/09/2026

Pig Farming Is Not Hard, But This Part Is Critical

A lot of people think pig farming is difficult.

But honestly, pigs are one of the easiest animals to raise when you get the basics right.

Give them proper feed, clean water, good housing and adequate care, and they can grow very well.

But there is one part of pig farming that can make a huge difference:

MANAGEMENT.

You can have good pigs, good facilities and enough money invested in the farm, but if the day-to-day management is poor, the farm can still struggle.

In many cases, profitability comes down to how well the farmer handles the small things every day.

That means:

✅ Giving pigs their feed at the right time and in the right quantity

✅ Making sure clean drinking water is always available

✅ Maintaining clean, dry and comfortable pens

✅ Checking the pigs regularly and noticing changes in their behaviour

✅ Keeping up with necessary health treatments and parasite control

✅ Recording important information about feed, growth, breeding and treatments

✅ Dealing with problems as soon as they are noticed

Most problems don't appear as major problems from the beginning.

A pig that eventually becomes severely sick may have shown small changes in behaviour or appetite days earlier.

A pig that ends up poorly grown may have started falling behind long before you noticed the difference.

A sow that eventually gives you poor reproductive results may have had management or health issues that were overlooked much earlier.

The problem is that these small warning signs are easy to ignore when you aren't paying close attention.

And poor management isn't only a problem for small farms.

There are farms with good breeds, modern facilities and significant capital that have still struggled or eventually closed because the daily operations weren't managed properly.

Having money can help you establish a pig farm.

Having good genetics can give you better production potential.

Having good facilities can provide a better environment.

But none of these things can replace proper management.

Pig farming doesn't require you to know everything from the beginning.

What matters is learning how to observe your animals, keep good records, respond to problems and consistently get the important things right.

Because sometimes, the difference between a farm that keeps losing money and one that becomes profitable isn't one big decision.

It's the small decisions the farmer makes every single day.

🔴 From your own experience, what part of managing a pig farm do you find most challenging?

This piglet doesn't trust the feeding schedule, so he decided to wait there personally. 😂🤣😂
10/09/2026

This piglet doesn't trust the feeding schedule, so he decided to wait there personally. 😂🤣😂

Why Some Gilts Don't Come on Heat at 8 Months (And What to Do)Female pigs can typically reach puberty at around 5–6 mont...
10/09/2026

Why Some Gilts Don't Come on Heat at 8 Months (And What to Do)

Female pigs can typically reach puberty at around 5–6 months of age, although the exact timing can vary.

So, if you have a gilt that is already 8 months old, but you haven't seen her come on heat, you may start wondering:

“What is wrong with this pig?”

First, 8 months isn't a magic age when every gilt must come on heat. Some gilts reach puberty earlier, while others might take longer.

But if a gilt is getting older without showing signs of heat, there are several things you should look at.

1️⃣ Body weight and nutrition

A gilt that is poorly fed or not growing properly may reach puberty later.

Make sure she is receiving enough nutrients for proper growth and development. Don't expect a poorly grown gilt to reproduce normally simply because she has reached a certain age.

2️⃣ Genetics

Genetics can influence when a gilt reaches puberty.

Some genetic lines mature earlier than others, so the breeding history of your herd matters.

This is another reason why selecting replacement females from your better-performing sows can be important.

3️⃣ Heat detection

Sometimes the gilt is actually coming on heat, but the farmer simply isn't noticing it.

Look for signs such as increased activity or restlessness, mounting other pigs, a swollen or reddened v***a, and especially the standing response when pressure is applied to her back.

Having regular contact with a mature boar can also help stimulate sexual activity and make heat easier to detect.

4️⃣ Health and stress

Illness, poor body condition, overcrowding, extreme heat and other sources of stress can affect reproductive development.

Make sure the gilt has adequate feed, clean water, good housing and a comfortable environment.

So, if your gilt is 8 months old and you haven't seen heat, don't immediately assume that she is infertile.

Look at her growth, nutrition, genetics, health, environment and your heat-detection routine.

🔴 At what age do your gilts usually come on their first heat?

When Is the Right Time to Wean Piglets?Weaning piglets isn't simply about counting the number of weeks they've spent wit...
10/09/2026

When Is the Right Time to Wean Piglets?

Weaning piglets isn't simply about counting the number of weeks they've spent with their mother.

The right time can depend on the age and size of the piglets, their health, whether they are eating solid feed properly, and the condition of the sow.

In many small and commercial pig farms, piglets may be weaned anywhere from around 4 to 8 weeks of age, depending on the production system and management.

But why would some farmers wean at 4 weeks while others wait longer?

One major reason is farm management and production goals.

Some farmers wean earlier because they want to get the sow ready for her next breeding cycle sooner and increase the number of litters she can produce over time.

Others may keep the piglets with the sow longer because the piglets are doing well with her, they have enough space and feed resources, or their production system is designed around later weaning.

If you're planning to wean at around 4 weeks, you shouldn't simply separate the piglets because they have reached 4 weeks.

You need to prepare them for it.

Start introducing good-quality creep feed from when they're 7–10 days old, so they learn to eat solid feed before weaning.

Make sure they have clean water available at all times, and monitor whether the piglets are actually eating the feed.

Healthy piglets that are already eating solid feed are generally better prepared for the transition than piglets that depend almost entirely on their mother's milk.

You also need to pay attention to the sow.

If she is losing too much body condition, has problems with her udder or is struggling to support the litter, that may influence your weaning decision.

And after weaning, don't forget that this is a stressful transition for piglets.

Avoid making unnecessary changes at the same time. Keep their environment clean, dry and comfortable, provide good feed and clean water, and monitor them closely for reduced appetite, diarrhea or poor growth.

So, there isn't one magic number that works for every farm.

4 weeks can work when the piglets and management system are ready. Longer weaning can also be appropriate when the production system calls for it.

The important thing is not just “How old are the piglets?”

Ask:

“Are these piglets ready to be weaned?”

🔴 At what age do you normally wean your piglets, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 weeks?

How to Choose the Best Female Pigs for BreedingIf you're selecting young females from your own herd to become your futur...
09/09/2026

How to Choose the Best Female Pigs for Breeding

If you're selecting young females from your own herd to become your future breeding sows, don't just choose the biggest or best-looking pig.

Here are a few things you should pay close attention to.

1️⃣ Number and quality of teats

A future breeding female needs enough functional teats to nurse her piglets properly.

Look for a good number of well-spaced, properly developed teats. Avoid females with obvious missing, inverted or poorly developed teats.

2️⃣ The performance of her mother

This is one of the biggest advantages of selecting females from your own herd, you already have information about their mothers.

If you have several sows, look at which ones consistently perform well.

Which sows give you good litter sizes?
Which ones have good piglet survival?
Which ones raise their piglets well?

When selecting replacement females, I would give preference to offspring from your better-performing sows.

You are not just selecting the pig in front of you. You're also considering the genetics and performance behind that pig.

3️⃣ Her own physical development and health

The female should be developing properly for her age, with good body structure, sound legs and feet, and no obvious physical problems.

She should also be healthy and active, with no signs of chronic illness or poor growth.

And remember, being the biggest female in the pen doesn't automatically make her the best breeding female.

A good breeding female should have the physical quality, health and genetic potential to remain productive throughout her reproductive life.

🔴 What do you look for when selecting female pigs for breeding on your farm?

The Cost of Raising Pigs Most Farmers Don’t CalculateMost farmers calculate the cost of feed, medication, labour, water ...
09/09/2026

The Cost of Raising Pigs Most Farmers Don’t Calculate

Most farmers calculate the cost of feed, medication, labour, water and other expenses when calculating how much it costs to raise their pigs.

But there is another cost that many farmers don't pay enough attention to:

The cost of keeping a pig for too long.

Let me give you a simple example.

Imagine you have a pig that has reached 100kg, and your market is willing to pay a good price for it at that weight.

But you decide to keep feeding it until 180kg because you believe that more weight means more profit.

Here's where things can get interesting.

Let's say, just for this example, that from 20kg to 100kg, the pig requires around 2.5–3kg of feed to gain 1kg.

That means gaining another 10kg may require roughly 25–30kg of feed.

But now the pig has reached 100kg and you're trying to push it to 180kg.

As pigs become heavier, feed efficiency can decline.

So let's say the pig now requires around 3.5–4kg of feed to gain 1kg.

To gain another 10kg, it may now require roughly 35–40kg of feed.

Do you see what is happening?

The pig is still growing, but each additional kilogram can become more expensive to produce.

And you're not only paying for the extra feed.

You're also paying for the additional water, medication, labour, housing and other costs during those extra weeks.

Now imagine the pig was worth ₦250,000 at 100kg.

You keep it until 180kg and sell it for ₦450,000.

At first, it looks like you made an extra ₦200,000.

But what if the additional feed and other costs of producing those extra 80kg came to ₦180,000?

Your extra profit is only ₦20,000.

And if those additional costs came to ₦220,000, you've actually lost ₦20,000 by keeping the pig longer.

This is why a heavier pig is not automatically a more profitable pig.

There can be a point where keeping a pig longer still makes it heavier, but the cost of producing those extra kilograms is eating into your profit.

The exact point will be different from farm to farm because feed prices, genetics, growth rate and market prices are different.

So before keeping a pig longer just because you want it to become bigger, don't only ask:

“How much more will I sell it for?”

Also ask:

“How much will it cost me to produce the extra weight?”

Because sometimes, the extra weight you're trying to produce is costing you more than the extra money you're going to receive for it.

And that's a cost many farmers don't calculate.

🔴 At what weight do you normally sell your pigs?

Does Pig Breed Really Matter for Profitability?Yes, pig breed matters, but not in the way most pig farmers think about i...
09/09/2026

Does Pig Breed Really Matter for Profitability?

Yes, pig breed matters, but not in the way most pig farmers think about it.

The breed and quality of pigs you choose to raise can influence your profit in several ways.

For example, growth rate.

A pig with good growth genetics can reach market weight faster, which means a shorter time on the farm and potentially lower costs for feeding and keeping the pig.

Secondly, Feed efficiency.

If your pigs can convert feed into weight efficiently, you may spend less on feed to produce the same amount of pork. And since feed is one of the biggest costs in pig farming, this can have a big effect on your profit.

Then there is litter size and reproductive performance.

A sow with good reproductive genetics can produce more piglets per farrowing and raise them successfully. More surviving piglets means more pigs that can eventually be sold.

And then we have meat quality.

Some breeds and genetic lines are known for better muscling, desirable fat levels and other qualities that can make their pork more valuable, especially where the market is willing to pay for those qualities.

So yes, the breed you choose can make a difference to your profitability.

But this is where many farmers get it wrong.

Some farmers think that introducing a particular breed, maybe a TN70 or Duroc, into their herd will suddenly turn a struggling pig farm into a profitable one.

It doesn't work that way.

If the farm has poor feeding system, poor health management, high piglet mortality, poor breeding management, inadequate housing or other management problems, bringing in expensive genetics will not magically solve those problems.

In fact, you may end up spending more money on better genetics without getting the performance you expected from them.

Good genetics give you potential. Proper management helps you maximize that potential.

So when choosing a pig breed, don't just ask:

“Which breed is the best?”

Instead, ask yourself:

“Can I provide the level of care and management this breed needs to perform well, and does my market value what this breed offers?”

Because a good breed can give you an advantage.

But good genetics still need good management to turn that advantage into profit.

🔴 Which pig breeds are you currently raising on your farm, and how is their performance?

10 Healthy Piglets From One Sow 🥰🐷The sow delivered 11 piglets, but sadly, one was stillborn.Still, seeing 10 healthy an...
09/09/2026

10 Healthy Piglets From One Sow 🥰🐷

The sow delivered 11 piglets, but sadly, one was stillborn.

Still, seeing 10 healthy and active piglets with their mother is a beautiful sight.

Now the focus is on making sure these 10 get enough milk, stay warm and continue to grow well.

🔴 How many piglets did your last farrowing produce?

Flush Feeding: A Simple Trick to Get More Piglets Per LitterIf you're preparing a sow for breeding, there's a simple fee...
08/09/2026

Flush Feeding: A Simple Trick to Get More Piglets Per Litter

If you're preparing a sow for breeding, there's a simple feeding practice that can help support better litter size.

It's called flush feeding.

The idea is to give the sow a little more energy than her normal maintenance level for a short period before breeding.

For example, you can start about 7–10 days before you expect her to come on heat and continue through the breeding period.

This temporary increase in feed can help improve her reproductive performance and may increase the number of eggs she ovulates, which can contribute to a larger litter.

But don't misunderstand this.

Flush feeding doesn't mean giving the sow as much feed as possible.

You're simply increasing her energy intake for a short period using a good-quality, balanced feed.

And flush feeding alone won't guarantee a large litter.

The sow's genetics, body condition, nutrition before and after breeding, health, heat detection, breeding timing and general management all play important roles too.

So, if you want better litter sizes, don't focus on flush feeding alone.

Look at the whole reproductive management of your sows.

🔴 Have you ever used flush feeding for your sows? What results did you get?

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