I started raising animals out of necessity. For a long time, that was the only way I could afford decent meat was to raise it myself cheaper than store price. You can save money on pig feed by...
Category: Animals and Livestock
Pigs have become one of my favorite animals to interact with. Having a properly sized pen is crucial to clean, happy, healthy pigs. Pigs over 100 pounds should have about 250 square feet, or 16x16...
We raise hogs and always come out far ahead. Learning how to lower feed costs has really helped us out. Costs to feed a commercial-breed hog is about $250. Young pigs cost around $100. Processing...
We feed a lot of fermented grains to our pigs because it helps them better digest their feed. To ferment pig feed, soak feed in water for 2-7 days in a covered barrel or bucket. First, the feed...
Here is a list of heritage hog breeds, their full-grown weight, and their approximate ideal weight to butcher. Actual growth rates will vary based on genetics, feed quality, and stress...
We raise heritage Potbelly hogs for meat and have now for 5 years. I've really come to like the breed. There's a non-gruesome video further down. Potbelly Pigs are great for meat. Also called...