boar breeding

[spep21 0]

How often do boar breed? How long would it take for a fairly small herd to turn into a massive herd so to speak?

[langouroux 14]

this site might help mate.

 

http://www.britishwildboar.org.uk/

 

ps: why? do you know something we dont

[spep21 0]

this site might help mate.

 

http://www.britishwildboar.org.uk/

 

ps: why? do you know something we dont

 

Thanks mate, just making sure I don't mess things up if I was to find some

[waidmann 105]

ideally a sow will be at a weight for breeding aroun dec/jan time( expected weight 40-50 kilo.

though the season is controlled by the leading sow ( most experinced sow,not necessarilly the bigest or oldest) the problem being that un experianced shooters may kill the lead sow resulting in others of the group coming into season when they like,causing piglet to be born at anytime.

in the german forestry comission you pay an enormous ammount for shooting a sow over 40 kilo on driven shoots.in alot the limit is 40 kilo overall and bigger pigs are shot from high seats( individual hunting or guided).

text book answear is an expected growth of 225% ( counted from the females at spring time) as with any quarry only responsible hunting can and will reduce the numbers.

these pigs are highly intelligent,adaptive opportunists who in germany have caused massive damage( which in the most cases has to be paid for by the hunter responsible for the area,resulting in a shoot rent of maybe 3000 euro. crop damage of 50,000 euro!!! only an example and by no means the norm.

 

i wish all the pig hunters out there all the best,enjoy the sport and the rewards( great meat!) read up on the quarry and follow up shots even if you think you have missed( don't do it in the dark,use a good dog after a suitable waiting time to let the trail go cold) be carefull they tend not to play well with others when wounded

[spep21 0]

Thanks for reply, sounds like they are in season all year round.

[D.Onela 0]

Please will you post your special pictures from the wild boar cam in this topic. The every day pics to go as usual on that topic, but our special moments need to be kept safely here

 

Thanks..

Who has the first special picture?