Category: Animals and Livestock

A good pig pen is a lifesaver if you want to raise pigs. I really can't stress that enough, a bad pigpen will give you problems. The best material for a pig pen is either hog panels and strong...

We have a herd of pastured pigs. Learning how to cut costs and improve their feed has become my favorite hobby. Fermented Grain Fermented whole grain is our favorite method of pig feed. By...

I have been raising pigs for years and have used every method to feed pigs I can think of. Corn can make pigs fat if it's the only thing they eat, or of the pig is getting too much corn and not...

I've toyed around with this one a lot to see just what will benefit my pigs. Pigs can eat hay and it's especially beneficial to confinement pigs. Most breeds of pigs can get some healthful...

I've been raising pigs for years in a holistic outdoor environment and have experimented with every type of feed and fodder out there. Non-toxic tree and shrub leaves should be included in a pig's...

I've raised lard pigs in a permaculture-type setting for 7 years now. Having tried various breeds, I've got some real data for you. The best small breed lard pig is the Pot-Bellied Pig, but among...