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I started raising rabbits about 25 years ago, and they are still my favorite animal on the homestead. Rabbits can eat tree leaves. Most tree leaves are a healthful snack, and many are very...
Raising pigs has become one of my favorite pastimes. From birthing to butchering, It's an enjoyable family activity that really helps us be more self-sufficient. Most pigs produce between 110 and...
We've raised several small breed pigs from weaning to butcher and they did great. I don't think we'll ever get a large breed for our homestead. The best small breed meat pig is the Potbelly Pig....
Over the last 6 years, I've really started liking pigs. This year we had two litters, and are planning on four litters next year. Piglets are usually born around March but can be born anytime....
I feed my pigs on corn and oats mainly, and they look pretty good. A pig fed with corn should get 1-3 percent of its body weight daily in the grain. Depending on age, breed, and other diet items,...
We've been trying different grains as pig feed to see how it affects the growth and health of our pigs, the quality of pork, and my budget. The best grains for pigs are corn, barley, oats, rye,...