You’ve raised some pigs of your own for the freezer and now you are beginning to wonder: “Why do we keep buying pigs from someone else when we could raise our own feeder pigs? It can’t be that hard!” True, having pigs born on your farm and raising them to feeder pig size is certainly…
Everybody gets their feeder pigs in the spring, right? That’s what you tend to hear, but is spring really the best time for everyone, no matter what? Probably not. The best time to get feeder pigs is 4-5 months before the scheduled processing date, since pigs can be successfully raised any time of year. While…
As you look around for some feeder pigs to raise, you’ll notice there are a lot of differences in price. What is the common price to pay for a feeder pig? Feeder pigs cost between $50-200 each. Feeder pigs cost less in the fall through the winter and in areas that have a large supply…
When you are considering raising your own pork, one of the basic questions you’ll need to figure out is how long will those pigs take to grow. Healthy, fast growing feeder pigs will grow from 50 pounds to 250 pounds in 4 months. Starting with a smaller piglet or raising them to a higher finishing…
Thinking about raising a few feeder pigs but wondering how to keep them in the fence? No worries, you’ve got a few fencing options and it’s easier than you’d think! Feeder pigs need a solid hog panel and T post fence when they are small, transitioning to electric (if wanted) when the pigs are bigger….
Keeping your feeder pigs on pasture means they are just eating grass, right? Actually, no! Most pigs are not just eating grass, they get feed, as well. Most feeder pigs can not live on grass alone. Grass is difficult for younger pigs to digest and is low in energy, which means it will not supply…
Ready to get your first feeder pigs yet not really sure what to do? You came to the right place! I can help you with some of the basics so you can be more confident your new enterprise will start well. Feeder pigs can be purchased from a local small farmer, online ads or an…