We have started our winter farrowing - which means the sows are having their babies. Follow the link below to our you-tube video. It shows newborn piglets that are only one hour old. You'll see them getting colostrum, which is the first milk from the sows. It's full of special nutrients for the newborns.
The others are trying to get warm. We put up special lamps to create a warm space for the pigs to help keep them warm. When the pigs are born you can see how small they are in comparison to the sow. We have it set up so the sow can stay comfortable, but give space for the babies to get away from her when she gets up.
Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0OHORqRAdM&context=C3336ab0ADOEgsToPDskJKyPYCgVnqCQShbSNowOMu
