my sow just had a 4 pups

Question
hi....my sow just had 4 pups and i was wondering

when is it okay to part the pups from their mother permanently?

because i want to give the babies to other family members..

thanx for your time!

Answer
Hi Cicilee,

Boys need to be taken away from females at the age of 3 weeks. If you need help sexing them, check out www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm or ask your vet to check them before they reach 3 weeks of age.

Sows can also be taken away from mum at 3 weeks, but it is advised that you keep the girls and their mother together for a little extra support and security. Boys will be fine if you put them together, but they can impregnate females ta 3 weeks so they need to stay well away from females at all times (no playing together at all) from the age of 3 weeks onwards.

Best Wishes,

- Laura

P.S Remember to home in pairs. An only pig is a lonely, depressed, unhappy pig.