She Did It! Myrtle Had Her Piglets!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

It's normal for the sow to shiver for quite a while after giving birth. It's not because of the temperature. Last night it got down to 12 degrees outside and we left the babies having free range of the pen all night. We checked our camera every couple hours and the babies went back and forth between the lights and Myrtle. Myrtle has been up eating and drinking and this morning everyone is alive and doing well.

[@JV-od7wv]

Thanks for taking the time to tell us this. I know you are a busy family and now we can stop worrying about Myrtle shivering. Congratulations! AND thank you for taking us on this journey with you. I have learned so much 🙂. God Bless

[@outdoorprepperfamily9973]

My family watched the video together this morning. My 8 year old daughter wears an eye patch to strengthen a lazy and it’s on the same side as the female piglet with the black patch on its eye so we named her Haddy after my daughter. Love all your videos. Never know we may be neighbors some day. I have been looking at property in Southern Missouri and one place is listed as Ava, Mo. God bless.

[@HansenNeverDoneFarms]

Judging by the first 10 comments I am glad you posted/pinned this.. 100% normal for the sow to shiver, our sow delivered in July and did the exact same thing.. thanks for the video, I can honestly say I've been checking my notifications often waiting for it.. Myrtle did great, definitely a keeper!!

[@lisa32469]

Congratulations!!! For myrtle and you guys!!! Cutest piggies ever🐷🐖🐖🐖🐖

[@mgwood6939]

Its normal for mama to shiver....does anyone remember shivering somewhat uncontrollably after having their own children?? It can and does happen!! Our bodies just went through all that work im pretty sure its just an after effect!! Thank you for taking the time to answer! Love your farm and family!! God bless you! Piglets are adorable!!

[@maryb-h980]

PTL for healthy delivery of the beautiful 5 piglets & for getting through that cold night! Well done Myrtle 😁 mxxx

[@ThePrognoid]

Those are the cutest little bacon seeds I've ever seen!

[@malloryw6208]

Bacon seeds 😂😂😂 that's awesome lol

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

Aren't they more like sausage seedlings? Haha!

[@dpofahl]

Lmao. Love the term "bacon seeds". So funny!

[@pamelawebb2328]

That’s as funny as disturbing. 😢😂

[@vaperzen2363]

Yeah Myrtle, Congratulations! 👶👶👶👶👶 ❤

[@wordvendor1]

Eeney, Meeney, Miney, Mo, and Curly!

[@brendathompson2156]

🤣

[@carinshaffer5980]

How about Eeney, Meeney, Miney, Mo, and Charlotte!!

[@vidginialambert2392]

So glad she is doing good ,and Babies are to. So pretty. Thank you for sharing.

[@cheapwanderer9218]

I can't believe how excited I got about Myrtle's giving birth. I am a 52 year old man. I don't usually get excited about anything. lol. Congratulations. God has blessed you and I am happy for y'all.

[@lizettegonzalez8108]

Congratulations good job. You are wonderful providing support, nest and a safe environment for them. They are beautiful and she seems to be happy and comfortable with you. One more blessing to count

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Tip from an old farm girl here: Keep your shins away from that sows back legs. She can break your leg with one kick. Don't stoop or sit behind her legs. Come around to her side.

[@dixsigns1717]

Good advice!

[@MsK-xm7vw]

They truly are very cavalier around her, live and learn. She's a miraculously calm sow though and doesn't seem to have a problem with them around her piglets at all.

[@ubetchya78]

@@MsK-xm7vw It's the "tame" and "calm" ones that hurt you (generally on accident), because you relax your guard around them...

[@34tab]

she won't hurt you! not happy when you pick up the little screamers though lol-- wish that I was there to castrate and ivomec and vaccinate-- do all of those please.

[@stinkygraykitty6808]

Wow good info

[@erinb.5103]

Congratulations on your first babies Myrtle!! You did a fine job!! I’m so glad all were healthy and everyone did great!!

[@firerat23]

Congratulations on your first piglets born on the homestead. Once again great job on sharing your research about the pigs and sharing that knowledge.

[@reeree6682]

Aren't they wonderful! Such precious gifts from God! Christ full bounty!!! AAAAAAAMEN! HUGS TO THESE BABIES!!!!

[@Honeybeemom3]

First thing I did when I woke up was to reach for my phone to check for this video. Congratulations on a successful birth in this weather. Adorable!

[@jackiemcgregor7460]

Me too!

[@maggievedrenne7379]

Me three. Just couldn't wait.

[@patriciasimmon6854]

You did good Myrtle! Wonderful news that the piglets are nursing & are healthy. Thanks for sharing the big day Sarah and Kevin. 💕

[@polettirosahomestead7075]

OMG, thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to watch this beautiful event with you. God bless

[@DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns]

Aww. How precious! Congrats! 🐖🐖🐖🐖🐖🌻

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

Congratulations on the new additions. The shivering is from the adrenaline and stress of birth she looks great 🐷

[@sashabennett9542]

I was wondering why !

[@THardy.]

How exciting . . . finally! Adorable piglets.

[@lisamr40]

Omg!! They are the cutest little piggies I've ever seen!! Congrats! So happy all went well!🐷🐖

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Congrats to the new momma... good job guys for getting her through to the end game!!

[@ashley-cz1sl]

The runt of the littler you have to name him Wilbur. They are so cute. They are so sweet.

[@sherryshelton199]

Mamas shivering 🥶 baby pigs are so cute!

[@Jomama02]

How very precious.....nothing cuter than baby piglets. Thank you for bringing us along on this journey..

[@robindorner]

YAY! Way to go Myrtle!!

[@MicheleMoore7161959]

Listening to Momma snore while she nurses her babies. Sweet.

[@renamurray8138]

Please please please I love her! When I saw her the first time she popped up on the video. She's tugging on my heart strings.

[@deborahloyd8972]

What cute little piglets. Everyone looked super healthy. What a cold night night to be born but Mama handled it like an old pro.

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

What a beautiful video and congratulations on the birth of your piglets they are so cute!

[@kall3555]

Wow what great film coverage. We could see everything going on. Such an experience. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations to u all.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

I've never had the honor of seeing a pig birth. So beautiful! She just popped that first one out!😂 Thanks for sharing this!💜

[@birchandmorley]

so glad Myrtle and babies doing well. nothing cuter than a piglet

[@hollyphillips563]

Oh my goodness those have to be the cutest piglets ever!!

[@Bellessentials]

Yay congratulations!! Sweet piglets! Glad mama is doing good too!

[@jerrysalgat3406]

I don't think she is cold, just shaking from the stress of giving birth. Have seen this happen before. But I know you both will keep a close eye on her. God bless you both, and thank you for this video.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes!

[@bunnyslippers191]

It can happen in humans and in other animals. Mama cats often pant after giving birth, or shiver, or both. It can go on for a few days, but it's normal. It seems to be connected to the hormonal changes after giving birth.

[@sandraburroughs3966]

Gave ours warm molasses water to Replenish their energy

[@patriciakeogh5008]

I had uncontrollable shivers after all 3 of my babies, it’s natural.

[@Parakeetfriend4215]

Um, that or cold or low sugar. Low sugar can cause the shakes too. But I don't know if pigs get low sugar.

[@connieheitz8982]

I'm glad momma and piglets are doing so well. 😊

[@julicaru4812]

Oh joy !! Babies!

[@danielafurlan322]

Good bacon seeds there....Lovely bunch....

[@seaton5150]

Great job guys. Been thinking about you all lately with the weather and little piggies on the way. Glad she finally gave birth and for 5 healthy baby pigs! take care and hope it warms up a bit for you all.

[@brendarummell6152]

I have been checking everyday to see if Myrtle had her piglets. They are so adorable! Thanks for sharing it with all of your us!

[@Godluvs1000]

How adorable I LOVE piglets they grow up to be the cutest animals ever.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@csnanny1882]

I am so so happy everyone can rest now. You guys work so hard on your farm. I am proud of you. I also am glad mama pig is not mean to you. God bless and the weather will be good soon.

[@melindabrown4966]

There is nothing like seeing those tiny little babies up next to there mother they are so beautiful so adoreable I so want some more babies ,my mother ,passed not to long ago she was so old .she just couldnt go on any longer ,she's a good moma we sold pigs and we had our meat for a long time and we still have meat .I just love to see you new babies they are so precious. CONGRATULATIONS.

[@virginiawomack8743]

Setting up the camera was such a good idea to watch keeping everyone safe. I wish more farmers would do that.

[@ginacalvello6403]

Myrtle did an Amazing Job..Her Babies are all Cute as can be..😍

[@lorrainebarnes4633]

Great footage! Human moms also get the "shakes" post delivery. Im a labor & delivery nurse lol

[@Blessedmama1111]

Human moms get the "shakes" from the anesthesia wearing off.

[@loboalamo]

@@Blessedmama1111 I never had anesthesia ×5. I remember shivers but I thought it was because hospitals are always cold.

[@Parakeetfriend4215]

Is it gestational diabeties (low sugar) or just muscle strain?

[@lorrainebarnes4633]

Post partum chills are normal and can occur after vaginal or c/s delivery. Not related to anesthesia. Not sure why they occur other than hormonal changes with delivery. I have been a labor & delivery nurse for 40 years. Usually last about an hour. It was very interesting to me to see an animal have the same reaction

[@cherrydowns7745]

Me too, 8 years I worked in OB, including Nursery and Land D. Plus I had the shivers after my first traumatic birth.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you Lord for the safety of the birthing, please continue to be with the piglets. Great job Kevin and Sarah and girls.. thanks for sharing with us. Fred.👏🏻👏🏻👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kellylandis3492]

They are all adorable, but the little girl has my heart with her little speckles 😍 So glad they are finally here and healthy! Congrats to you guys and to Myrtle and Charlie on their beautiful babies! I can’t wait to see them grow up! Stay warm!

[@dahleenbonner4556]

Congratulations! Myrtle, Kevin & Sarah! It is so rewarding to have successful births with your animals. Love you guys and love, love your channel!!!

[@thejanzenfamily3236]

She had a great belly, I thought for sure she would have 10 piglets. Well the 5 piglets will have lots to nurse from.

[@Parakeetfriend4215]

She had enough for a first timer. You see how hard it was on her just getting these 5 out in the cold and then nursing them. If she had had more, there probably would have bee n some dead ones or ones that died due to the cold and the stress all around. It's better 5 and healthy, hopefully all will live and thrive instead.

[@deanbarr5740]

Congratulations and glad momma Myrtle and the piglets are doing well.

[@judymeyers1224]

I remember when I was a kid on the farm my Dad would put them under the heat lamps as they were born , that way they became accustomed to the heat lamp. He always put the board across the corner where the heat lamp was and often it accommodated up to 12 piglets. We also gave them iron around the 3 day after birth. Congratulations!

[@barbtrivett1631]

I was just thinking about the iron. I remember we gave our babies iron about the time we castrated them. We haven't raised pigs in years, but, my oldest daughter still has a scar on her knee from a grumpy pig bite.

[@VintageVibesHomestead]

OMG 😱 CONGRATULATIONS PIGLET PARENTS! SO DANG CUTE, THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL BUT MY FAVOURITE IS THE LITTLE GIRL WITH ALL THE PATCHES ON, SO ADORABLE!! WHAT A MIRACLE AND BLESSING TO BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THEM COMING INTO THE WORLD, AND WHAT A GOOD MAMMA PIG 🐖

[@suzie9905]

Hi there, congratulations. My husband raised pigs in Michigan. He said to keep the pigs warmer! Stretch a tarp across the pin about 3 feet off the ground . like a ceiling.. It will trap the heat in from mom pig and your heat lamps. The baby's are so cute !! 🍼🐷🐷💖🐷

[@jillhull7358]

Great investment and time for all

[@terrystevens8890]

Gorgeous little piglets. If they stayed that small I would want one.! You guys are so lucky to have watched the birthing. ❤️

[@JacksonClan11]

Myrtle is so cute and she did such a good job. What a blessing those little ones are too the homestead!

[@kaelynnlatshaw2996]

With there only being 5 little piggies they are going to be WELL FED piglets 🐷🐖 so adorable

[@lhodgens]

So sweet! The little girl is gorgeous but they're all so adorable!

[@heidigreene9319]

So beautiful to see the birthing of precious little lives! Blessings abound!

[@mary-loujohnson4440]

So glad Myrtle finally had her brood, cute little piglets

[@mary-loujohnson4440]

Is that what they call them, brood?

[@bobbiallison1117]

Is there anything cuter than a baby pig? Congrats on your newest family members, they are adorable!

[@marybethham4967]

Praise the Lord they are here and everyone is fine. They are sooooo cute. You all are so caring for your animals. More mouths to feed. Lol !!!! 🐷🐷🐷❤️❤️

[@jkq9717]

Good job Myrtle and babes, mom and dad! What a Blessing!

[@maggievedrenne7379]

They are beautiful babies. Good job bringing them in the world. God bless y'all. In Jesus name.

[@chrisblock4916]

What a neat experience. Never a dull moment on your videos. So glad things went ok.

[@kimberleytramper8966]

They are so cute! I’ve never seen baby pigs before and was so surprised how small they are. Thank you for taking such good care of your animals.

[@wishesandrainbows7937]

CONGRATULATIONS!🥰❤️

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

🤩🤩🤩 So happy that everyone is healthy! I didn't think she would have a huge litter being it's her 1st. Also glad she is a gentle mom for ypu

[@tammyshepherd1152]

CONGRATULATIONS on the piggies.🐷🐖🐷🐖🐷 and of course the biggest one is the girl.🎉👏

[@abc123xyz-q2p]

Active little piggies. Interesting colors, love the freckles. God Bless.

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Those piglets are so precious!!

[@johanbotha1665]

Congratulations on the new bacon-bits

[@jackiemcgregor7460]

My husband called the boys bacon seeds. 🤣

[@petruzzovichi]

Terrific videos, terrific people. You both do an exceptional job and are a pleasure to watch. I always feel privileged that you bring me along on your homestead chores and adventures. Wishing you nothing but the best.

[@MisterTee2010]

Hooray. Congratulations. I bet the girls are excited. Is Charlie handing out cigars ?

[@tricespieces8166]

Congrats! Kevin & Sarah on your first piglet birthings, they all look healthy. Praying that they make it through the cold temps.

[@sbayles]

Just adorable. So glad the birth went well and they are healthy.

[@MsTony1402]

They’re just so so cute!

[@deeserpasretltsgtmichaelal7655]

Lil girl Charlotte. My autistic son says. He calls runt. Rocky.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Those are great names!

[@MamaBear3015]

Yes, the girl needs to be named Charlotte, after her daddy Charlie, she looks the most like her Papa!!

[@lauraskorczewski5813]

Great names! I’m changing my vote to Charlotte and Rocky!

[@kayann3523]

I agree. These names

[@patriciakeogh5008]

Great names.

[@MsDee1129]

This was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen ... thanks for bringing us along ... remember to stay safe and stay blessed

[@candacemccabe5861]

Darling piglets, the little girl is so SWEET! And you have another sow expecting soon so congratulations!🎉🎊🎈🍾

[@suzannefoss396]

So glad everyone is doing well. Looking forward to watching their progress .

[@julieoneil1279]

aww what a blessing babies

[@irischicklinda]

Congratulations ! But Mama needs a blanky !

[@colliecoform4854]

Mama needs the heat lamp. The babies will stay with Mama for the most part so they will all be cold! Move the board for the next few nights so they can all be warm.

[@lindascott2107]

Cutest babies. The more you handle them the tamer they are and they quite loving

[@straubdavid9]

Get out the calculator and the micrometer. Check the temps and the wind direction, as well as the phase of the moon. Adjust the humidity and get out the divining rod. Then go back in the house and just watch the camera. Critters don't seem to care about all the fussing we do .... they have their own biological clocks wound up nice and tight. Badda bing ... badda boom .... we have piggels! Congrats to you guys, and of course Myrtle the Magnificent Momma.

[@marylouise890]

More pork to feed human bellies 👵

[@richardparker8756]

I'm happy that y'all are caring people. Now y'all can have a better day and sleep tonight. Stay safe and warm..

[@suzyqakers2418]

i remember when we had our first and only litter, hubby casterated the boys and our teenager son about cried. I will never forget how rewarding it was for us

[@georgiannalee1921]

So cute it makes me cry. So adorable.

[@veracampbell9583]

Oh the babies are so cute. Momma is doing well and everything looks amazing. Congratulations on your first litter. God bless y’all.

[@teresacampbell2423]

Beautiful babies wish she would have held out another week when this freezing weather passes the baby girl is just beautiful ❤️

[@danielafurlan322]

Yes, she is shevering....omg that dot it one is too cute....

[@Try2-Imagine]

I agree, the dotted one is cute.

[@aussiegardener1773]

Tooo cute!

[@lilliantolley8443]

The easiest way to check when a sow or gilt is close to farrowing is to pull on a teat, if you get milk she is within a day or two.

[@barnwitchgamergirl8727]

Babies are so much fun. I had four hamsters but after last Fridays surprise I now have 30

[@hootowlholler3760]

Congrats on the piglets. Myrtle will need more straw to root around in to stay warm on freezing nights. Best wishes!

[@kittymorse7402]

Congratulations Grandpa and Grandma.

[@hopeking3588]

I wonder if you could keep the little girl and breed her! She is so pretty!

[@jackiemcgregor7460]

She’d be one to sell, she’s so pretty

[@maggievedrenne7379]

If was me. I would keep her for bleeding. Charlotte will beautiful babies.

[@gelwood99]

You shouldn't breed father to daughter. If they chose to keep her she would have to be bred to a different boar.

[@joannmahaffey1068]

You cannot breed her back to her father. Stud fees can be expensive. They will make the right decision

[@arlingatefarm7305]

@@joannmahaffey1068 In Ohio, we share or rent boars. There is no stud fee per pig. Pick him up in your trailer and turn him loose with the sows and gilts you want covered, then return him when the deeds are done. And for market hogs, the sire doesn't really matter for one generation...

[@kikigamble4315]

Hi. It's weird that mommas decide to have babies in the worst of storms. Glad they are all doing well. Peace to you and yours

[@christiscamelotgardens47]

So glad piglets are here!! Pray for C&J Funny Farm. Her Tuna Pig's babies didn't survive and it was a rough delivery 😪

[@SilhouetteParkFarm]

Oh no! :-(

[@winterfoxx3181]

😢

[@eileenredfern8364]

I’m sorry 😞

[@deannabrussels5910]

So sorry for your loss

[@jennifershephard6638]

Congratulations Myrtle, Sarah and Kevin, they are all beautiful! Praying for warm weather for you.

[@imari2305]

Poor Mama she's shivering. The piglets will not go back into that area Kevin; they will stay curled up under Myrtle so please get an old blanket or two and more hay to keep them all warmed up or move the heat lamps over Myrtle; that way she can stay warm and keep the babies warm too. Congratulations they're adorable :-)

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

It's normal for the sow to shiver for quite a while after giving birth. It's not because of the temperature. Last night it got down to 12 degrees outside and we left the babies having free range of the pen all night. We checked our camera every couple hours and the babies went back and forth between the lights and Myrtle. Myrtle has been up eating and drinking and this morning everyone is alive and doing well.

[@midnitglory]

We live in PA and our sows farrowed the first week of January. By third week both Mama's moved their nests away from the heat lamp....they are In the barn and it's still cold outside. They are fine. They pile up next to mama and stay warm. They don't need blankets either just dry straw. It's not humans it's animals that we eat

[@Fite52]

Cutest little piggies 🐷 ❤️🙏

[@colliecoform4854]

Mama needs a heat lamp also more hay. I would close in the shop area temporarily to keep the heat in. Congratulations on the five babies!

[@bbricemobile]

Please no adult pigs and heat lamps are a recipe for disaster. She is fine. also too much bedding and she could lose and step on one of the piglets. They did this just right and the babies will learn to go to the lamp and will be the safest place for them. I raised pigs most of my life they have done a wonderful job.

[@conniepitts8392]

@@bbricemobile some people have Absolutely no clue,,,,they want to put human traits onto animals and that's very far from actual reality...........