CathyJay Farms

15/06/2026

Just so you know... 😁

15/06/2026

During pregnancy, sows skip a bunch of normal behaviors. Here’s what they typically won’t do:

- Come into heat/accept a boar: Once pregnant, their cycle stops. If a sow still stands for a boar or shows heat signs, that’s a red flag for pregnancy loss or a false pregnancy.
- Mount other pigs: That dominant mounting behavior drops because hormones like progesterone keep her calm. Aggression usually goes down too after breeding.
- *Build a proper nest early*: Nesting/rooting + straw gathering only kicks in 24-48hrs before farrowing. Before that, she’ll just lie down and rest. If she’s nesting at day 60, something’s off.
- Lose significant weight: She shouldn’t drop weight mid-pregnancy. Sows are meant to gain 25-40kg. Weight loss usually means poor feed, parasites, or health issues.
- Farrow early: Normal gestation is ∼114 days. She won’t give birth before day 110 unless there’s stress, disease, or complications. Early farrowing = high piglet mortality.

Basically pregnancy shuts down her reproductive cycle + mating drive, and saves all the “baby prep” for the last 2 days.

15/06/2026

Always eating...🤣🤣🤣 A daily routine.

15/06/2026

Greetings from here.. 😇👋

15/06/2026

🐷 Understanding Weaner Pig Behavior:

What Every Farmer Should Know
Weaning is one of the most stressful stages in a pig's life. When piglets are separated from their sow, they experience changes in diet, environment, and social groups all at once. As a result, weaners may become restless, vocalize more, or show reduced feed intake during the first few days.

Healthy weaners are naturally curious and active. They spend time exploring their surroundings, interacting with pen mates, and learning where to find feed and water. However, overcrowding, poor ventilation, or sudden feed changes can lead to fighting, tail biting, and slower growth.

Farmers should closely observe weaner behavior daily. Bright eyes, active movement, regular feeding, and social interaction are signs of good health. On the other hand, isolation, excessive sleeping, coughing, or refusal to eat may indicate stress or disease.
Providing clean water, quality feed, comfortable housing, and proper biosecurity helps weaners adapt quickly, stay healthy, and achieve their full growth potential. 🌱🐖

15/06/2026

Welcome to a new week family.. 😁😄

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14/06/2026

Top boys on the farm .

14/06/2026

Another great moment with King Aya KANU Aya Mc Mbakara .

14/06/2026

Fact for the day