Raising pigs

Beginners guide to raising pigs for meat. All you need to know before you bring your first pig home.

Are you trying to decide what type of livestock would be best for your farm? Here are 5 reasons why you should consider raising pigs on your homestead. #raisingpigs #livestock #homesteading #homesteadanimals #farmanimals

No matter what you want to raise pigs for, there’s bound to be a breed out there that is perfect for you. Learn about the best breeds for meat, lard, and bacon here.

Raising pigs can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, but it's also important to understand the right way to do so. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes along the way that could result in a less than ideal outcome for everyone involved. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when raising pigs. #raisingpigs #pigmistakes #mistakesraisingpigs #tipsforraisingpigs #homesteading #backyardpigs #farmpigs #pigfarming #hogfarming #jrpiercefamilyfarm

we raise pigs naturally on pasture. It is a more sustainable practice. Pigs natural behavior is to root and forage and raising on pasture supports this.

Cost of Raising Pigs from Start to Finish - Wisconsin Homesteader

Pigs are my favorite animal to raise on our farm! Every year we raise them, I learn a books worth of knowledge about raising pigs on pasture.

Considering raising your own pigs for responsibly-raised bacon and hams? Here's a list of what I wish I had done BEFORE bringing piglets home. #pigs #piglets #farming #homesteading #raisingpigs #pasturedpigs #pasturedpork

How to raise pigs on pasture or in the backyard. Beginner's guide to raising pigs for meat. Pigs pens, pasturing pigs and raising pigs for profit. What you need to know about having pigs.

We absolutely LOVE raising pigs on the homestead. While you need to experience it for yourself, I can almost guarantee that you'll feel the same way we do. Our experience with raising pigs has been

Pigs are cheap to feed, but don't let that fool you: they cannot eat everything. Here're a few cool ideas of leftovers to feed them. #pigs #homesteading

Discover why raising Idaho pasture pigs can be a great choice for your homestead. Learn about their benefits and get started with these tips!

Processing pigs at home? It wasn't what we originally planned it, but it turned out to be the perfect way for us and for our pigs. This article will explain our process of having a traveling butcher come to our homestead. It will not break down details of how you can butcher yourself, but instead

Pigs may not be the easiest animals to raise, but they have a ton of benefits. Here's everything you should know about how to raise them.

Pigs are a great way to raise your own meat, but they do come with their own unique set of quirks. Learn more about the pros and cons of raising pigs.

Do you have enough space to raise a few pigs? Let me help you figure out how big of a pen do you need! #familyfarmlivestock #farmanimals #pigs

Raising pigs is a great way go provide more meat for your family. They don’t require as much land as cows, but still produce a significant amount of meat and lard depending on the breed you choose. While pigs are a great addition to your homestead for many different reasons, there is a good bit of information you need to know prior to owning them.

When you’re raising pigs, providing proper housing should be one of your top concerns. Here are our best tips for pig housing. #raisingpigs #pighousing #pigshelter #pighousingdesign #jrpiercefamilyfarm #pasturedpigs

Learning how to raise a year's worth of meat is pivotal in building resiliency. The good news is, that there are many ways to go about it!

What are your feeding options for raising your pigs? Pigs can and will eat all kinds of things, but should they? What is good for them to eat and what is be avoided? #familyfarmlivestock #farmanimals #pigs