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How long are pigs pregnant? How old are piglets before they are weaned? How much room should mom and babies have? How long after birth or weaning can mom be re-bred without wearing her out? Until what age can you breed a pig?

:weee The final four are: Berkshire Red Waddle Tamworth Hereford. Opinions? Thoughts? Breeders please tell me your experience with these breeds. THANK YOU!

My apologies if this has been asked before: I've read from several sources that Berkshire are regarded for having very tasty bacon and ham, which puts them on my short list because tasty is the goal :P ; however I really like the way Herefords look. Can anyone tell about the taste of...

I should have given more information, my apologies. I definitely want to keep costs down, but I do want healthy cattle. I live in Hot Springs, Arkansas. There is an active hay field on the land I plan to buy. I would just prefer to grow a hay that will give me good quality meat. I do plan...

I originally asked about what type of cattle makes the best meat and after reading the responses I got, I'm beginning to accept that it isn't the breed thsat matters but what the feed is, so I want to ask the question: what is the best feed for cattle to produce tender, tasty meat? If you...

From what I understand, rabbit meat is best when slaughtered prior to 6 months old. Obviously, the breeders are going to be much older than this when they are no longer producing. I was thinking at that point they've earned the right to just relax and live out the rest of their lives on the...

I've never heard of Simmentals before; so you sent me straight to Wikipedia :). Considering your endorsement and what I read there, they will definitely be on my short list. THANKS! To quote Number 5, "More input, please"

I've gone through the thread and don't see this specific question addressed. I've seen advice on choosing cattle based on climate and temperment but I haven't read anything that discusses the characteristics of the meat that different breeds produce. I know the latest trend is "angus" this and...

The babies are just too cute!!

Thank you. If I go forward with rabbit breeding it will be for meat selling. I really don't have an interest in showing or pelts. Raising rabbits never occured to me until someone who overheard I was buying a farm suggested it. Thank you for the suggestions I will look for farms in my area...

I hadn't thought of rabbits as livestock or breeding for meat until recently so I'm researching to see how feasible this is. I live in Arkansas so it gets very hot and humid here as well as some snow in the winter. What would be the best breed for meat in my area? How much meat can one expect...