I’d never call myself an “expert” at anything, but I’ve learned a couple things over the years raising hogs, and I learned from Amish neighbors that if you have a sow that’s eating their young (live or dead), it usually points to a nutritional deficiency in the sow, and she’s trying to recoup what she’s lost in the birthing process- pregnant sows require a more nutritional ration, and some free-choice mineral available to her can solve a lot of your headaches. Keep up the great content brother!
I just found your channel..I absolutely love it..brings me back to the days when I was first married to a man from the Appalachians..I loved the life so much..
I have known about this on Cows: Stray voltage is usually undetectable by humans, and some researchers believe it occurs when electricity escapes a power line or wiring system and emits a secondary current. The problem intensifies with older barns that add automated electrical equipment, “raising ambient levels of current. Soon the cumulative effect of these secondary currents becomes harmful to cows.” Though stray voltage can be measured, experts don’t know how and why it happens or what conclusive effect (if any) it has on animals.. Not saying this is it but I would move them McGie and I am really sorry that the Momma and You had to see this, have a blessed day my Friend!
That's too bad Brother! You were having very good luck raising piggies up till now. Im a believer that no good can come from living under powerlines. Take care
Sounds like you are going to be making more sausage sooner than you thought. Sorry for your troubles Micah. Praying that your next litter fares better. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you and your family
As a fellow Mangalista grower, getting a litter of 9 is an excellent litter! But yes anything that starts eating offspring makes me think good and hard about mineral deficiencies. Or if that's good I'd automatically cull her. Keeping your sows lean will also help a lot with any farrowing issues!
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures we're expecting our spring litters to begin dropping in the next couple weeks. Farrowing time is always interesting and entertaining for sure!
Hey Micah, if you decide to cull her and want some help... let me know. I'd love to come over to help and get refreshed on harvesting them. (I haven't done it since I was a kid.) Oh, and if you want, message me, and I'll get you my contact info. I meant to do it when we were all talking the other day. -Brett
Lacking minérales, stress caused by some factors etc. If piglet was stillborn, then it is a natural instinct. I would start with some quality minéral suppléments thou....
I had a German shepherd that ate parts of 9 pups except one wich she raised an weened i was told it was a lack of minerals an vitamin in her diet an that she was stressed from not thinking she had enough milk to feed them all
I’m sorry for your struggles. Hope to have some piggies when we make it to TN. On standby for our septic permit. Then we will be looking for a Mennonite/Amish post frame builders. God Bless.
Ive had a couple AGH eat their babies on their first litter. One never did have a successful litter but the other turned into a great mama on her second litter.
she didnt have many and was it me or did they look kinda weak? also was it her first litter? And both had small litters, Were they breed by the same boar?
Sorry about the babies, I was raised on a pig farm, sometimes pigs do that especially if they have a loss. I agree I would put her in freezer camp and breed your new gilt. I wish I was set up for pigs, in time we will be. Keep your chin up.❤️ oh and God bless you!😂🤣
People tend to fall on the side of where their education lies...so...as a scientist / geneticist...I'll play w/ the power line issue. In short...in 'some' humans...particularly the young...there can be a genetic predisposition to sensitivity to the high RF output associated w/ power lines. Now...does that translate to other animals....no idea but my guess is yes. Not saying this was your issue at all....but the possibility is there!
Very interesting brother! I’ve been suspicious of that thing for years! Ever since I grew that third eyeball in my forehead I’ve had my doubts about that place!👁
I am not as knowledgeable as you on this subject BUT the sow did produce. There may have been issues that caused her problems -- her diet while in gestation; stress of first-time birth; and, yes, the power lines. Will she be given a 2nd chance? Once a sow eats her young would she be prone to do it again?? In the end, of course, you have to do what you feel is necessary.
If I didn’t just purchase this new gilt I’d probably give her another try but at this point one of the has to go, and the scales are tipped at this point.
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures 😂 😂 I want to try and raise my food like you do I was just wondering how expensive it was or wasn’t. I have heard all kinds of things about raising pigs. I trust your opinion and instructions the most
The one thing I’ve learned is this...... it takes a lot of feed! I would have to clear every square inch of my 68 acres, and raise it all in pig feed..... or so it seems. I definitely have to buy feed. If something happens with the feed supply I will probably reduce the herd size and rotate them through the woods and brush so they could survive & make babies so I can feed my own babies!
When it comes to livestock it can take many years and generations to get a herd that preforms well. My two cents, I would avoid high voltage transmission lines. I have no evidence, but all living things are driven by either chemical or electrical stimulus inside the body. To me, it would make sense long term strong external forces of a like nature would have an adverse affect. All the best and good luck with the new addition.
I haven’t ever weighed them ….. but I always err on letting them be a bit older than the minimum…… simply because of how it pulls down the momma when she’s nursing.
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures throw in all the bits and pieces: uterus, teats, lungs, tail, anything and everything. Just make sure to skim off the scum that floats on top for the first hour or two that stuff is not tasty.
You have great vid.,had 2 sows eat a dead one,just got the dead ones out fast,have you ever seen a sows nest in the wild,small ones look like a horse shoe ,big ones 7' long 4 ' wide on flat ground or with a mild slope for run off,just like a bird nest,not a pit or hole in ground DEATH TRAP
Tough part of homesteading | farm life, but glad there are at least 4 surviving, as well as a new gilt. At least the meat yield and its resulting tastiness should help ease the disappointment somewhat, and not make it a total loss.
I know it's disappointing and sad with these latest piglets as you say it's life on the farm. There are so many variables with any offspring like for instance your pigs. Is it environment? Is it genetics? Every off spring is different from their parents in nature.All you can do is old fashion trial and error to get results. Hope this helps for the losses in your Mangelisa breeding. In the end it's like a lottery.☺️ God bless
If you want to lead a short or hog, put a rope around their neck and take it around behind the shoulders and make a loop to make a halter. Walk beside the hog and pet it as you walk.
Are you feeding them any supplements, they used to sell supplement for hogs in pellets, that will keep them from eating their young. I can't understand why they would eat their young as you showed they wouldn't eat fish. Another thing I think is happening is there are inbreeding problems, this always happens when you have a new type of animal that is rare to us. Are they registered, if they are you can look and see. Have you heard of puppy mills, I think that is why you are having problems. About the power line, we had one going across our farm close to our hog pin and had no problems a sow would have 8 to 12 pigs and raise every one. I'm trying to help and not be critical.
I do feed a hog supplement, but I’m told that I need to feed tankage a few weeks before birth. We’ll see how it goes..... I appreciate your input brother!
Obviously Jesus cast demons into pigs in the Bible..... but they came out of the people first..... I would gladly give up my pigs to spare people from destruction! As far as anointing, they are lard pigs...... the oil is within them!!!😂
My daddy always said once a hog tastes blood it is time for them to go to the freezer. They become dangerous after they do.
Agreed!
I’d never call myself an “expert” at anything, but I’ve learned a couple things over the years raising hogs, and I learned from Amish neighbors that if you have a sow that’s eating their young (live or dead), it usually points to a nutritional deficiency in the sow, and she’s trying to recoup what she’s lost in the birthing process- pregnant sows require a more nutritional ration, and some free-choice mineral available to her can solve a lot of your headaches. Keep up the great content brother!
Thanks Chance! I will definitely be putting minerals out there!
Same thing for rabbits, learned the hard way.
I just found your channel..I absolutely love it..brings me back to the days when I was first married to a man from the Appalachians..I loved the life so much..
Thank you so much! We really are loving this and we are so thankful you found us!
I have known about this on Cows: Stray voltage is usually undetectable by humans, and some researchers believe it occurs when electricity escapes a power line or wiring system and emits a secondary current. The problem intensifies with older barns that add automated electrical equipment, “raising ambient levels of current. Soon the cumulative effect of these secondary currents becomes harmful to cows.” Though stray voltage can be measured, experts don’t know how and why it happens or what conclusive effect (if any) it has on animals.. Not saying this is it but I would move them McGie and I am really sorry that the Momma and You had to see this, have a blessed day my Friend!
Thanks so much for the input! I’m really leaning towards that!
If you can get hold of some small pieces of coal, if you feed the coal in the trough with the feed, it will worm the hogs and keep them growing.
I’ve heard about that!
That's too bad Brother! You were having very good luck raising piggies up till now. Im a believer that no good can come from living under powerlines. Take care
Thanks buddy I agree!
When my rabbits did that , they were missing minerals.
I’m told there’s a product called tankage that will help
Sounds like you are going to be making more sausage sooner than you thought.
Sorry for your troubles Micah. Praying that your next litter fares better.
Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe.
May God continue to bless you and your family
Thanks Margie....... I’m learning more every day!
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures
And Gesundheit ! God bless.
Thought that I put that in the comments...LOL
Good luck in whichever way you decide my friend. Take care and have a blessed rest of the week.
Thanks buddy
As a fellow Mangalista grower, getting a litter of 9 is an excellent litter! But yes anything that starts eating offspring makes me think good and hard about mineral deficiencies. Or if that's good I'd automatically cull her.
Keeping your sows lean will also help a lot with any farrowing issues!
Great information my friend!
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures we're expecting our spring litters to begin dropping in the next couple weeks. Farrowing time is always interesting and entertaining for sure!
@@anyagingerich9108 Absolutely! And a lot of fun!
Never a dull moment is there? Good luck with the pigs!
Never ever...... 😂🤣😂
I would try mineral, give her one more try , since you’ve got one on hand to butcher. Just a thought. Good luck brother!!!
@@donvincent895 Thanks brother!!
Maybe set up some makeshift farrowing crates also along with checking mineral deficiencies.
Thanks that’s very good advice!
Hey Micah, if you decide to cull her and want some help... let me know. I'd love to come over to help and get refreshed on harvesting them. (I haven't done it since I was a kid.) Oh, and if you want, message me, and I'll get you my contact info. I meant to do it when we were all talking the other day. -Brett
I’ll stop by next time I see you over there!👍
Lacking minérales, stress caused by some factors etc.
If piglet was stillborn, then it is a natural instinct. I would start with some quality minéral suppléments thou....
Thank you! I’m listening!
I had a German shepherd that ate parts of 9 pups except one wich she raised an weened i was told it was a lack of minerals an vitamin in her diet an that she was stressed from not thinking she had enough milk to feed them all
That is definitely my suspicion here. Thanks for the information!
I’m sorry for your struggles. Hope to have some piggies when we make it to TN. On standby for our septic permit. Then we will be looking for a Mennonite/Amish post frame builders. God Bless.
The piggies will be here when you are ready! Welcome home!
I agree with you on the sow. To much invested time to lose them like that.
Thanks brother!
Good luck with them.
Thanks brother!
If you lived closer to Missouri I would be interested in some pigs
There might be some around there somewhere.
Ive had a couple AGH eat their babies on their first litter. One never did have a successful litter but the other turned into a great mama on her second litter.
That kinda what I’m thinking...... 50/50 chances
she didnt have many and was it me or did they look kinda weak? also was it her first litter? And both had small litters, Were they breed by the same boar?
They did look weak and although it was just you, they were bred by the same boar......
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures hey now i learnt a long time ago you never F a pig.... theyll squeal on you lol
😲
5:17 bless you
Thanks 😂😂🤧🤧
Sorry about the babies, I was raised on a pig farm, sometimes pigs do that especially if they have a loss. I agree I would put her in freezer camp and breed your new gilt. I wish I was set up for pigs, in time we will be. Keep your chin up.❤️ oh and God bless you!😂🤣
Thanks so much! The plan will be implemented!!!
People tend to fall on the side of where their education lies...so...as a scientist / geneticist...I'll play w/ the power line issue. In short...in 'some' humans...particularly the young...there can be a genetic predisposition to sensitivity to the high RF output associated w/ power lines. Now...does that translate to other animals....no idea but my guess is yes. Not saying this was your issue at all....but the possibility is there!
Very interesting brother! I’ve been suspicious of that thing for years! Ever since I grew that third eyeball in my forehead I’ve had my doubts about that place!👁
I would like to buy one
I’ve got em! Hit me up on Facebook messenger @Micah McGie
I am not as knowledgeable as you on this subject BUT the sow did produce. There may have been issues that caused her problems -- her diet while in gestation; stress of first-time birth; and, yes, the power lines. Will she be given a 2nd chance? Once a sow eats her young would she be prone to do it again?? In the end, of course, you have to do what you feel is necessary.
If I didn’t just purchase this new gilt I’d probably give her another try but at this point one of the has to go, and the scales are tipped at this point.
Man they look good. Farm life is hard sometimes. Have you done a video on the cost to feed your pigs? Thanks for the video brother
I’ve not kept up with my cost😂😂😂 I’m bad😂😂😂😂
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures 😂 😂 I want to try and raise my food like you do I was just wondering how expensive it was or wasn’t. I have heard all kinds of things about raising pigs. I trust your opinion and instructions the most
The one thing I’ve learned is this...... it takes a lot of feed! I would have to clear every square inch of my 68 acres, and raise it all in pig feed..... or so it seems. I definitely have to buy feed. If something happens with the feed supply I will probably reduce the herd size and rotate them through the woods and brush so they could survive & make babies so I can feed my own babies!
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures ok. I was thinking a couple of feeder pigs you got me sold on the mangelista.
Oh my yes....... the Mangalitsa is the best thing I’ve ever eaten! If you’re set up well, you can do it very cheaply!
When it comes to livestock it can take many years and generations to get a herd that preforms well. My two cents, I would avoid high voltage transmission lines. I have no evidence, but all living things are driven by either chemical or electrical stimulus inside the body. To me, it would make sense long term strong external forces of a like nature would have an adverse affect. All the best and good luck with the new addition.
I really believe that is correct...... electromagnetic fields can’t be good.
Could you define/explain Gilt?
A female pig before having her first piglets..... that causes her to be a sow. (That my personal opinion
Is there a particular weight you go for before you breed you Gilts ?
I haven’t ever weighed them ….. but I always err on letting them be a bit older than the minimum…… simply because of how it pulls down the momma when she’s nursing.
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures would you go around 1 year old ? Or older?
One year is perfect!
What is your de-worming procedure?
Usually we use safeguard pellets, but I like charcoal and diatomaceous earth as well.
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures I'll have to try that. Thank you.
this was cool to watch
Awesome!
They say they are lacking something when they eat their young. Your situation she wouldn’t get another chance .
True..... there’s something called tankage that they say to feed them before birthing .... just learned about it
I don’t a very long future for her either.
Freezer future 😉
power lines are not the issue, she just doesn’t want to be a mom, maybe stress. Give her a year and try again...or eat her.
Thanks my friend!!
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures I’d make more scrapple with her...
That’s my kinda talkin’!!!😂
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures throw in all the bits and pieces: uterus, teats, lungs, tail, anything and everything. Just make sure to skim off the scum that floats on top for the first hour or two that stuff is not tasty.
I'm sorry 😞 for the problems but they are as dog gone cute 😍 as they can be! The Baroness
Yes they are!
Sows sometimes will eat their young...if it happens again fatten her up for the table...
Absolutely! Thanks!
You have great vid.,had 2 sows eat a dead one,just got the dead ones out fast,have you ever seen a sows nest in the wild,small ones look like a horse shoe ,big ones 7' long 4 ' wide on flat ground or with a mild slope for run off,just like a bird nest,not a pit or hole in ground DEATH TRAP
How they survive is amazing!
The other pig that ate the babies could be lacking some vitamins but definitely don’t want to keep 1 that’s eating it’s babies either.
Agreed!
Tough part of homesteading | farm life, but glad there are at least 4 surviving, as well as a new gilt. At least the meat yield and its resulting tastiness should help ease the disappointment somewhat, and not make it a total loss.
Absolutely! Living the homestead life requires a certain degree of resolute determination..... and bacon!😂
Sounds like the the baby eater needs to hit the smoker
I’m definitely ready!
I know it's disappointing and sad with these latest piglets as you say it's life on the farm. There are so many variables with any offspring like for instance your pigs. Is it environment? Is it genetics? Every off spring is different from their parents in nature.All you can do is old fashion trial and error to get results. Hope this helps for the losses in your Mangelisa breeding. In the end it's like a lottery.☺️ God bless
You are correct...... thankfully there’s always the table that is a good place for any pig😂
If you want to lead a short or hog, put a rope around their neck and take it around behind the shoulders and make a loop to make a halter. Walk beside the hog and pet it as you walk.
Great idea!
Then put them in the barn when their about the have the piglets, ohhhh... I can tell you’re trying to tell us you’re going to make more bacon 🤣🤣🤣
You’re seeing the light now 😂🤣😂
I see hoghead cheese in the near future 🧀
I’d love that!!!😂
Under power lines is not good . 😎👍
I think that’s correct
I forsee a bacon making video in the near future!
You would definitely be correct Mr. Jimmy Overstreet !!!😂
Are you feeding them any supplements, they used to sell supplement for hogs in pellets, that will keep them from eating their young. I can't understand why they would eat their young as you showed they wouldn't eat fish. Another thing I think is happening is there are inbreeding problems, this always happens when you have a new type of animal that is rare to us. Are they registered, if they are you can look and see. Have you heard of puppy mills, I think that is why you are having problems. About the power line, we had one going across our farm close to our hog pin and had no problems a sow would have 8 to 12 pigs and raise every one. I'm trying to help and not be critical.
I do feed a hog supplement, but I’m told that I need to feed tankage a few weeks before birth. We’ll see how it goes..... I appreciate your input brother!
Try Red Waddle hogs way less fat,better taste your going to run out of places to put lard with curly hogs
I’d definitely like to try reds as well as Berkshire
Definitely butcher the sow. With the new gilt maybe just build furrowing crate instead of relocating her???
Great thinking!
It viatain problem
I agree..... I wonder if the power lines are affecting the vitamin levels?
Maybe she has had some demons cast into her... May not want to eat that one until anointed and prayed for... Just pulling your leg 😀
Obviously Jesus cast demons into pigs in the Bible..... but they came out of the people first..... I would gladly give up my pigs to spare people from destruction!
As far as anointing, they are lard pigs...... the oil is within them!!!😂
@@McGieHomesteadAdventures ❤️😂
th-cam.com/video/HbebLHp_O5U/w-d-xo.html "The Big Valley" episode "The River Monarch" dialogue---
"I smell bacon frying!"
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@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Small to medium porkers good for BBQ pit!