Getting my first pigs this spring...what kind of shelter/pen do I need

[michelle43]

I would also be careful about allowing your pigs to use the natural springs to create a wallow.

THanks for the advice. What concerns should I be worried about? Water quality?

 

[spifamily]

Some of mine are on pasture, some are in double size dog kennels. a 30x30 is plenty big enough for two pigs. I can say the two I housed in the double dog kennel didn't make fair weight last year. I believe because they weren't excercising enough to build up an appetite. The ones in the 30x30 always make their fair weight.

 

[michelle43]

That sounds perfect. Thanks again!

By the way, do you have an estimate of how much feed per pig you average getting them to butcher weight?

 

[spifamily]

For the pigs we have on commercial feed, we estimate 650-800lbs of feed in 5 months. This is starting with a 50lb pig and expecting a 300lb pig.

 

[michelle43]

Thanks Spifamily!