There are quite a few pig breeds out there and they can look very similar, especially to a beginner! How can you tell the pig breeds apart so you can know which breed you are looking at? The...
Category: Breeds
Bacon is always a favorite, at least it is for me! Since you are raising your own pork, you should raise a pig that will give you more of your favorite cuts, bacon being at the top of the list, of...
You'll come across plenty of information out there regarding which pig breed you should get. Maybe too much information, since the more you look, the more confusing it gets! Every breed...
CharacteristicPurebred pigsCrossbred pigsPriced for meat productionNoYesHave hybrid vigorNoYesGood choice for potential breeding stock YesMaybeFast and efficient growth are main selection...
When you are thinking about raising a few pigs for your homestead, you've got tons of choices of breeds! Which breeds will suit you the best for raising pigs? The best feeder pigs for homesteaders...
Thinking about raising your own pork this year? Getting a few feeder pigs is an exciting step towards taking control of how your food was raised and knowing what you are feeding your family! As...