Pigs

Basic Pork Primal Cuts
October 2, 2025 · · Canning & Kitchen, Pigs

Explore the five pork primal cuts, review a list of pork meats from each, and understand their common uses.

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Animal Friendships and Their Importance for the Herd
October 2, 2025 · · Cattle, Horses-Donkeys, Pigs, Sheep

Do animal friendships benefit the herd? Researchers have found that preferred partners are important for herd cohesion and animal health and welfare.

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Essential Minerals for Pig Nutrition
July 31, 2025 · · Pigs

Providing healthy minerals is essential in pig nutrition. Learn why minerals are important, types of swine minerals and vitamins, and how to ensure your soil is suitable for pasture-raised pigs.

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Quiz: What Farm Animal Are You?
July 8, 2025 · · Cattle, Horses-Donkeys, Pigs, Quiz

Take this fun personality quiz to discover your inner farm animal! Pick the image that fits your vibe and see which animal matches your barnyard soul.

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Pig-Raising Basics: How to Transport Pigs
June 6, 2025 · · Pigs

An essential aspect of pig-raising basics is learning how to transport pigs to their new home. Ensure they have the proper pig space requirements and setup during and after transport.

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Growing Fodder for Pigs
September 13, 2023 · · Pigs

Want to know how to grow fodder for pigs? Learn how to start feeding your pigs the optimal nutrition for better growth and meat.

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Transporting Animals Across State Lines: Pigs
February 7, 2023 · · Pigs

Transporting animals across state lines can be confusing at best. Here are some tips to for interstate travel with pigs.

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A Different Kind of Processing with Pigs
December 27, 2022 · · Pigs

Add to Favorites By Matt Roben; Photos by Laurie Hatch Photography  In January of 2022, my wife, Emily, and I adopted four potbellied pigs that were taken to the county animal …

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Wintering Pigs on Pasture
December 20, 2022 · · Pigs

What could be more fun and exciting than seeing a group of pasture piglets running through the warm, green grass of summer? Not much in my opinion!

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How to Build A-Frame Pig Shelters
September 29, 2022 · · Pigs

We have found that our A-frame pig shelters are the best protection for our pigs when raising pigs on pasture. Whether farrowing outdoors or just providing shelter to your adult pigs, some of the important things to consider are shape, space, dryness, and function.

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African Swine Fever
September 12, 2022 · · Pigs

While ASF is not transmittable to humans, it spreads easily and rapidly among swine, and humans can transport the disease. Learn how to recognize African swine fever symptoms to protect your and your neighbors’ animals, and how to practice good biosecurity.

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Small Pig Breeds for Meat
September 1, 2022 · · Pigs

Smaller pig breeds have become more prevalent in recent years as more people see the benefit of raising their own pork.

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American Guinea Hogs
August 18, 2022 · · Pigs

American Guinea hogs could be the best choice for homesteading families. The all-black, small-sized hog is a champion at foraging for food and requires little to no additional grain feeding.

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What Can Pigs Eat Out of Your Garden?
June 15, 2022 · · Pigs

One common question I get is “What can pigs eat out of my garden?” The short answer to this question is pigs can eat pretty much anything, and a better question might be “What won’t they eat?”

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Buying a 4-H Pig – Making the Right Choice
June 14, 2022 · · Pigs

If only buying a 4-H pig breed was as easy as grabbing the first piglet you see and raising it to market weight! Wouldn’t that be hilarious and interesting?

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