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If you have time I prefer hand feeding because they well get bigger then if you free choice. Because with free choice there's feed around all the time so eating a lot is not important to the pigs,but with hand feeding they well be want feed and well eat all the feed and more trying to eat there...

I would hook up a heat lamp up for it And start by mixing up a electrolyte solution and mixing it with feed to make a wet mash then giving the pig that. To hydrate and feed at same time. Did the pig get its iron shot or have access to iron in ground I would also give a shot of ivermic wormer...

Glad you got a good litter There going to make some good bacon for you or your buyers

I have never tried to make sos with goat I might try it when im in the mood for a nice filling breakfast

I agree if you get pigs they would need to be separated from the rest of you critters Even pot bellys. I dont know much about Alpacas but you could buy more goats or a lamb if you can keep them from eating each others feed

oh yeah I forgot about this thread no I did not end up using those methods. I kept on forgetting to use it then when then ants were bad but I well try it for real this time

True they always seem to have alot of fat on them. I got it i know what there for lard, I bet you can get a good amount off one

I know I enjoy raising pigs and enjoy being around them but I also enjoy getting a check to pay for them and bacon is really good !

Ah okay that makes sense I can train my feeders to do things so its like a alternative to dogs Still dont think I would want a pig living in my house

I know alot of people with pot belly pigs and people on this site with them. What are they for are they pets or food. Do they taste better then normal feeders or are they pets like dogs are Im just trying to figure out why there so popular

thats why I always say in my personal experience when I answer questions because I am no expert Its just what I do with my livestock And theres a reason why you never see me posting in any other part of this site but the pig area because I have raised enough pigs to give basic advice and if I...

I agree with Ridge top I dont know how many times my mom had to take time off work to before I could drive to take my to the Ag. Dept at odd times and wake up at 6am on her days off so I could feed my stock and making sure my FFA uniform stayed clean at fairs by going home to wash and iron them...

I have a great reputation in my community for my eggs and a few stores want to carry my eggs and I need to expand so if you can I would love it if you check out my gofundme page. And if this counts as spam please take my post down I really dont want to hurt my reputation on this forum thank you...

Is it mounting the other pigs Is the vulva red and swollen If you put pressure on her back does she tense up and not walk away

In my experience pigs well and love to rub and bite fences and it takes a strong fence to keep them in and they make holes ever where. I dont Pasture raise mine so im not sure about if they respect hot wire or not And I butcher at 6months If you have any more questions feel free to ask, there...

Forgot to tell ya all I'm back from fair I made $1,000 off my pigs Most money I have ever made

I am not sure what causes it but I have seen my pigs do it a few times before I think its normally when I move new pigs in or when there fighting but I cant remember

That is great

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