Is my pig just a...pig?

[WICavy]

I got my new sow on the 4th and I've noticed her stomach looks a little large. She approx. 6 weeks old and was only housed with females (no pregnancy).

Anyway, she's been eating really well, about 25 grams of pellet/day, unlimited hay (I have a grass/alfalfa blend, mostly grass though), about 3 or 4 oz water, and 1/2 to 1 cup of veggies (carrot, red/green pepper, red lettuce, kale, tomato, apple, and dandelions). I don't think she's bloated; I've tapped her stomach and it doesn't sound hollow. Should I give her some acidophilous as a precaution? She has been having regular stools and lots! So maybe it is just because she's eating so much

I've been weighing as well:
10/6: 250
10/8: 250
10/10: 250
10/13: between 275 and 300
(My scale is not digital, so it's not 100% accurate.)


What do you think?

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[Paula]

I'm not an expert, but she looks pretty normal to me.

 

[Drawingwords]

Thats the right weight range for a 6 week old pig. Just keep watching and weighing her. She probably is just putting on weight from eating all that good food!

 

[Ly&Pigs]

Acidophilus is for restoring gut flora, it doesn't help bloat. Simethicone and other prescription meds help with bloat.

She's just a young pig who likes to eat. If her tummy didn't sound hollow she most likely does not have bloat, just a full tummy from eating so many good veggies.

 

[WICavy]

I was thinking about acidophilus because I thought maybe her system was stressed from the new environment/food.

I'm glad I was just over worrying and that she's enjoying her food so much!

 

[MotherofGambit]

She's no fatter than my piggie (he's a boy). LOL.

I hope she got treats for being subjected to pics of her fat! LOL

She is cute! Well...her belly is.