Pig Pregnancy Calculator β Farrowing Due Date (114 Days)
Calculate your sow's farrowing date using the "3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days" rule (114 days). Pre-farrowing prep milestones included.
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Gestation: 112β116 days (avg 114).
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d39β763rd trimester
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Upcoming milestones
- Pregnancy confirmationUltrasound or return-to-estrus check.Day 21June 6, 2026
- Fetal ultrasoundCount piglets.Day 35June 20, 2026
- Last trimester nutrition rampPiglets gain most weight last 3 weeks.Day 90August 14, 2026
- Move to farrowing crateProvide warm, clean farrowing area.Day 110September 3, 2026
- Earliest farrowingMonitor closely.Day 112September 5, 2026
- Expected farrowingTypical farrowing day β '3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days'.Day 114September 7, 2026
- Call your vetOverdue β vet check recommended.Day 116September 9, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a pig pregnancy?
Sow gestation is famously '3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days' β 114 days total (range 112β116). This tight window makes farrowing easy to predict.
How can I confirm a sow is pregnant?
Watch for a missed estrus at day 21 post-breeding. Ultrasound from day 21 confirms pregnancy. From day 35, ultrasound can count piglets.
How many piglets does a sow have?
Average modern commercial litter: 10β14 piglets. Heritage breeds: 6β10. Second-parity and later sows typically have larger litters than gilts (first-timers).
When do I move the sow to a farrowing crate?
7β10 days before expected farrowing (around day 104β107). This reduces stress and allows her to adapt to the environment.
What are signs of farrowing?
Udder develops days 110β112, vulva swells 24 hours before, nest-building behavior, milk let-down when nipples squeezed, decreased appetite. Farrowing lasts 2β5 hours.
Sources & References
- [1]Swine reproduction β Merck Veterinary Manual
- [2]Pork Checkoff β Gestation Management β Pork Checkoff
- [3]
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not separating the sow at day 110 β she needs a quiet farrowing crate/pen.
- High-energy diet last trimester β increases piglet size and dystocia risk. Feed gestation ration.
Pro tips
- Piglets born outside the 113-115 day window warrant vet consult.
- Provide a heat lamp/pad β piglets can't thermoregulate early.
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