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dara · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 186 Location: Mayo

One of the old spots has just had a very good 16 piglets born alive. However she only has 14 tits and one of those appears to be blind.
I just want to top up a couple that are'nt getting a proper look in and while I can hold back a few to give them a chance to latch on i can't keep it up.
I've scoured the web but have'nt had much luck - any ideas?

macconraoi · Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

I have heard of people using 'Multimilk' though i have never used it myself,I don't know where you would get it around your neck of the woods.
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dara · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 186 Location: Mayo

Thanks, that would work and I know the stuff but i've never seen it sold here. I'll try the co-op in the morning.

phil · Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject:

Volac make a sow milk substitute called Faramate.
I have used Lamlac on piglets before with no problems.

pinkcow · Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Posts: 30

as far as I know goats milk can be used for all infant animals but Im open to correction

dara · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 186 Location: Mayo

Thanks everyone, i got a lamb/goat replacer in the mart and i'm mixing it lenny henrys favourite - condensed milk, plus egg yoke and a little cod liver oil.
The revanous little B's nearly have my fingers off.