Gregg,

Yes, I am not a hog breeder, and you are, but I do know and have known many breeders that have produced hogs as well, and this topic of second clutches, has been talked about, and their experiences, and knowledge, has been shared with me, concerning all types of colubrids, not just hogs, and so forth, hence, my opinion and my experience being shared. The tiniest babies I have ever seen in any colubrid, including hogs, were second clutches, which is concerning to me. Like I said, however, that does not speak for ALL second clutches.

In your experience, you may not have experienced anything negative, and that is great! I take your experience in high regard. I am glad you shared your pic of that clutch!! That adds to the conversation, and that is a great example of the other side of the coin that I frequently mentioned as well, being I know of some examples that second clutches did well as well.

" If your husbandry is on par your second clutches will be just a perfect and healthy as your first clutches. "

You are starting to sound like your new best friend there..haha!!
Do you realize that the statement you just made sounds like a recipe? Your new buddy always says and talks down to people who follow a " recipe ". You get what I am saying? Now, before you get bent out of shape, realize I am being lighthearted with you in saying that. Just stating an observation.

Yes, if your husbandry is good, then yes, you should EXPECT things to work out. However, if you do have a lot of experience, you will realize that is not always the case. There is always factors that nature, NOT YOU THE KEEPER, will have control over.

Good input!!


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