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alaskabirch
09-12-2005, 12:16 AM
I know there are a lot of different opinions out there for there to be a wheel during the pregnacy. But we can most agree to not have one in their cage about 7 - 10 days before their delivery. And not for a while after they are born.

This poll is solely for asking:
Should you leave a wheel in their cage during their pregnancy?

Nancy
09-12-2005, 07:12 AM
I go on a girl by girl basis. So far I have been removing the wheel a week or two prior to delivery.

I will soon be breeding a girl who is a wheel fanatic. She runs the whole night at a very fast pace. I know if I take her wheel out completely she will find other things to do that might be harmful to her babies.... like trying to climb her cage. I am up in the air as to what to do about her. I'm thinking either supervised evening wheel time or doing something to her wheel to keep her from going any faster than a leisurely walk. :)

hedgehog69
09-12-2005, 04:32 PM
I personaly leave the wheel in the cage until about 2-3 weeks prior to delivery depending on the size of the hog and weight .