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…
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…
Normally pigs are all about eating, but sometimes your spunky pigs aren’t feeling top notch and stop eating. Here are a few easy things you can try to get your little porkers back to eating again. If your pigs are not eating check that they are comfortable (not too hot), have clean water, are eating…
Pigs on pasture, what a great way to raise your own pork! How do you keep your pigs (and yourself) happy while you are raising pigs on pasture? The best way to care for pastured pigs is to start with healthy feeder pigs, raise them in groups of 2 or more with plenty of water,…
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…
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…
One of the biggest challenges of getting into raising your own pigs is learning to tell the right time to breed them. When is the time to breed your pigs and how can you tell? Most breeding stock pigs (both boars and gilts) are ready to breed when they are 8 months old and weigh…
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….