What on earth is a sorting board for pigs? And why would anyone want to use one to begin with, can’t you just use a gate or some plywood? A pig sorting board is a durable, light weight plastic panel used to block the sight of alternative options while moving a pig so the pig…
Pigs have the reputation for being hard to move but some folks manage to move pigs well, every time. Clearly, getting your pigs to cooperate is doable, you just need to know how. Here are the things that experienced pig movers know, that beginners will overlook or not realize. Move pigs with a sorting board…
One of the best things about raising pigs is that they really don’t need all that much equipment! You can get started with a few basic items that, once you have purchased them, can be used for many batches of pigs. Here are the four things you’ll need to get started. To raise pigs you…
Before you get started with pigs, ask yourself “are pigs a good fit for me and my farm?” Here are some of the things you need to consider before jumping into pigs. Do you enjoy spending time raising pigs? We’ll start with what I consider to be the obvious question: do you like pigs? Do…
The popularity of home raised pastured pork is on the rise and it’s no wonder, pigs are quick to raise and amazing to eat! To get started raising some pastured pigs, you need to know the basics, like how many pigs can you have on your acreage. If the pigs are rotated through the pasture,…
Pigs are wonderful animals to have around, but they can get smelly if not raised correctly. Stinky pigs are the result of poor management practices. Your pigs don’t have to stink, pigs are easy to keep without the smell! Pigs smell when they are raised with insufficient bedding materials. To keep the odor of pig…
You’ve finally done it, you’re getting some pigs! Before those little porkers show up, you’ll want to have their pen ready and waiting. What’s the best bedding material to use in their pen to keep your pigs comfortable and happy? The best bedding material for pigs is straw since it is easy to find and…
How much space do you need for pigs? The estimates vary widely, just in looking for the past few minutes I’ve found any where from 8 square feet to 10 pigs per acre. That’s a huge difference, which one will you choose? Pigs need 80 square feet (8 feet x 10 feet) each in a…