Well, Mouse found her home today. I was thrilled to find someone who felt like she would work for them. The guy that bought her (for $50) had a sow that had only two babies in the litter. One baby died and he was trying to find a buddy for the baby so he could wean it. This baby is only four weeks old, but he says Mouse is actually a little bit smaller than he is (Mouse is almost 8 weeks old).
Ruby is now left with two - Frieghtliner and Oreo. These two girls were definitely the pick of the litter. They are the biggest, strongest, and most well-adjusted piglets of the bunch. Ruby seems to be doing ok. I'm watching her milk supply as I don't want her to be in pain with engorgement...but honestly, I'm not sure what I'd do if she were engorged. There is no way she is going to let me milk her.
Of the two piglets, we are hoping to find a replacement for Hammy. I will watch to see who has the best temperament, who fills out the fastest, and who has the nicest conformation. You want a pig with a long back and an "open" belly (where it looks like she could house a lot of piglets). The piglet that doesn't stay with us is earmarked for a friend who is buying her at butcher age.
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