will my potbelly pig act diff before going into labor?

Question

i think my female is pregnant. How will she act before time to give birth? I have separated her from dad, but she has a favorite friend a little goat with her, should that be a problem?

Answer 1

Yes, having the goat with her will be a problem. Many species of animal tend to be hostile to another species young. The piglets will be born very small, so I wouldn't recomend keeping the goat in with mamma pig.
Before having her kids, mamma pig will start to root VERY hard and find the softest most sheltered place in the enclosure. Once she finds one that suits her, she will lay down. After long ours of loud grunting and heaving (she will look like she is pushing out hard breath with her stomach) she will have had her litter. If she doesn't set on them instantly, don't worry, she may not be done preparing yet. Sometimes they have to rest before immediatly going to the precious piggies. Don't worry, she will know what to do, but beware, pigs are notorious for accidentally laying on a few of their babies and killing them.

My baby girl is named Rosie.

Hope this helps.