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 differences between pig breeds are visually determined using the traits of main body color, ear position and…
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 course. There are a lot of pig available. What breed of pig can you…
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 organization touts the growth and quality of their genetics and most folks with a few litters of pigs for sale will say those pigs…
Characteristic Purebred pigs Crossbred pigs Priced for meat production No Yes Have hybrid vigor No Yes Good choice for potential breeding stock Yes Maybe Fast and efficient growth are main selection criteria No Yes Available for purchase/ease of finding piglets Harder Easier Potential price per piglet Higher Lower Note this table assumes high quality pigs,…
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 are crossbred pigs. The best pigs for homesteader raising breeding stock are: the all round breeds, Chester White and Yorkshire;…
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 you look around for advice on how to get started, you’ll see plenty of advice regarding one breed of feeder…
Nothing beats homegrown pork for flavor and peace of mind! Once that freezer is full, can be sure your family is going to eat well this year. Not to mention the cost savings when you raise your own pigs! Here’s the big question-what breed of pig to get? The best breed of pig for meat…
Heritage pork and heritage pig breeds are hot topics! Everyone is talking about heritage pork, but everyone seems to have their own definitions. The information is confusing, at best! Now to the big question, what exactly is heritage breed pork? Heritage breed pork is pork from a traditional breed of pigs. Actually, that definition looks pretty straight forward to me. A heritage breed is a…