Susie, an American Guinea hog on loan from Steve and Amie, was always on the heavy side, but since her amorous encounter with Amos (our American Guinea boar), she has been growing even heavier!
It was probably a few weeks ago that we thought she couldn't possibly get any bigger; she had to deliver soon.
But no, she just kept eating and growing.
Her teats started to swell, until a couple of days ago Mick could finally strip milk from them. No more than 24 hours left! (say the good books).
The good books were right! We woke up the next morning to less of Susie...
...and a roiling mass of piglets!
They all seemed well-cared for and quite active and energetic.
Unlike the ruminants, she showed no interest in consuming the placenta.
She now spends most of the day lying down while the piglets nurse (which they seem to do constantly, as far as I can tell!).
Our first litter of piglets! Bravo, Susie! :)
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