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Hey all,

My female w. hog laid 1 egg Tuesday night. The eggs appears to be good, but she has not laid the rest. I palpated her and they all seem to be in good shape, all facing the right direction in a single file line. She was really active on Wednesday zooming around the enclosure. Today she has sat in the nest box all day today, but nothing.

Do you think she will lay the other eggs on her own or should I give her Oxytocin? Other ideas?

Thanks,

Chris

I have never known a hog(and i have a lot) get egg bound. I have friends that have had similar situations and the hogs always gets rid off the eggs. They often throw out any bad /infertile eggs prior to laying the good ones. How many days past final shed is she?

Personally if shes not distressed, i wouldnt panic.
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I forgot to write down the date of her last shed but I would say 8-10 days /- a couple.

Thanks,

Chris

Then i would say that she was gwetting rid of a dud and you have nothing to worry about!
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How long after the last shed do they usually lay?

Thanks,

Chris

It varies greatly but anywhere from 14-21 days, can be longer can be a short as 10.
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np

Youre welcome....good luck with the forthcoming delivery!
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What is the status of this female?