How To Breed Pot Belly Pigs

Step 1

Find a suitable mate for your pot bellied pig. Do a little research to learn the possible traits the piglets will have according to the backgrounds of both parents. Breeding for specific qualities and looks can help sell them faster and for better prices.

Step 2

Take both pot bellied pigs to the veterinarian for a health check-up and vaccinations. The veterinarian should performa a pre-pregnancy exam on the female to ensure she is healthy enough to breed.

Step 3

Know the estrus cycle of the female pig so the pigs can be bred at the right time. A female pot bellied pig comes into heat every 3 weeks, or every 21 days. The estrus cycle only lasts 2 to 3 days, so knowing exactly when it occurs is crucial to having her bred. Her vulva becomes red and swollen when she is in heat and ready for breeding. She also may start behaving oddly during the heat cycle.

Step 4

Put the pot bellied pigs together in one pen so that they can breed. Make sure the pen is secure with solid sides, a gate and shelter. If the pigs don't get along, they have to be watched. You may even have to separate them after they breed so they don't get hurt.


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