Comments on: Artificially Inseminating a Pig

By: The Modern Day Settler

The Modern Day Settler — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 22:11:28 +0000

In reply to Adam Drazan. I strictly AI, no clean up boar. If she didn’t settle for some reason I would breed again next cycle. My sows have very strong heats and it is very obvious they are coming into heat which gives me time to order semen again if necessary

By: Adam Drazan

Adam Drazan — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:31:06 +0000

Hey there,

Thanks for the video! Over on my farm, we’re deciding whether we want to keep a boar, rent a boar, artificially inseminate, or some combination. Maybe I missed it in the video but, I’m curious, do you follow AI with natural cover by boar, in case the AI fails? Or do you simply breed again if you don’t detect pregnancy in 1 month? I’d really appreciate your response.

Thanks again for great the video! You’re really helping out beginning farmers like myself.

By: The End of Big Marie's Breeding Career - The Modern Day Settler

The End of Big Marie's Breeding Career - The Modern Day Settler — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:59:30 +0000

[…] have so much thank her for from a learning standpoint. I learned how to artificially inseminate from breeding her both times. I learned some hard lessons in what to look for when choosing a […]

By: How to Choose a Gilt for Breeding - The Modern Day Settler

How to Choose a Gilt for Breeding - The Modern Day Settler — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:45:27 +0000

[…] interfere with natural breeding, and I imagine would be difficult to work with if you are going the artificial insemination route. Additionally, the vulva should seem proportionate in relation to her size. If it appears […]

By: How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Pig for Meat? - The Modern Day Settler

How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Pig for Meat? - The Modern Day Settler — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:57:56 +0000

[…] combination of growth and marbling is a popular option. It’s also one we take advantage of by breeding our own pigs via AI. Choosing the right breed or cross for you is the first step in getting the pork you want in the […]

By: Is My Sow in Heat? | The Modern Day Settler

Is My Sow in Heat? | The Modern Day Settler — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:34:13 +0000

[…] If you’re going to be breeding a gilt or sow via artificial insemination, then tracking her heat cycle is an absolute must in order to time it properly! Ã‚Â When you receive […]

By: Preparing Big Marie for Her First Farrowing | The Modern Day Settler

Preparing Big Marie for Her First Farrowing | The Modern Day Settler — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:01:55 +0000

[…] period already. Ã‚Â I alsoÃ‚Â stillÃ‚Â have a hard time believing that Big Marie got pregnant via artificial inseminationÃ‚Â on my first time trying despite the fact that she was too old and too fat to be bred. Ã‚Â Granted […]

By: Lessons Learned in Breeding Pigs from Big Marie | The Modern Day Settler

Lessons Learned in Breeding Pigs from Big Marie | The Modern Day Settler — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:42:47 +0000

[…] the way if she was already pregnant. Ã‚Â It turned out that she wasn’t, and five months later I artificially inseminated her. Ã‚Â I learned that not only was she in fact overweight (and not just big) but also considered […]