Over the last year or so, one of the biggest issues we’ve struggled with on my farm is small pig litter sizes. This is a relatively new problem. We went from many years where litters averaged ...
Should You Feed Pigs Table Scraps? Here’s How to Avoid Problems
If you’re raising pigs, you might be wondering if you can feed them table scraps, and what sorts of foods you can feed them. The short answer? Just about every kind of food! However, ...
Transporting Pigs: Tips and Considerations for Moving Hogs Safely
Are you moving pigs, whether to get them to slaughter or to the 4H show? If so, you’ll need to be smart about how you do it. One of the hardest things about owning a hog is figuring out how to ...
8 Common Causes of Pig Infertility and How to Address Them
If you raise your pigs for meat, the idea of breeding them, either by keeping a boar or through AI breeding, has likely crossed your mind. After all, it is usually much more economical to have your ...
Raising Pigs in Winter vs Summer – How to Decide
In the last few weeks, we have started communicating with our pork customers that we will no longer be providing them with their meat in the fall, as is customary, but in the spring. Very few ...
The Importance of Amino Acids for Pigs & How to Supplement Their Feed Correctly
The importance of amino acids for pigs, and how to correctly supplement this in their feed. If you raise pigs, you probably already know the basics. You know what to feed them, how to house ...
What Are Farrowing Crates and Are They Ethical or Not?
In the last couple of years, we’ve gone back and forth about the best ways to ensure that both our piglets and sows remain healthy, comfortable, and most importantly, alive, during the farrowing ...
How You Can Help Your Overweight Pig Lose Weight and Be Healthy
Sometimes, less truly is more - and that’s especially true if you’re raising pigs. If you have pigs, then it's important to know the difference between fat and healthy. Many people assume that the ...
American Landrace Pig Breed Information and Guide
Are you thinking about raising pigs? If so, you may have found yourself struggling to find the ideal breed. After all, there are so many choices out there - and you’re not alone in making this ...