Pig Enrichment: Preventing Boredom and Aggression
Why Bored Pigs Cause Problems Pigs are intelligent, curious animals, and without something to occupy their attention they can become destructive, aggressive…
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Weaning Piglets: Timing and Best Practices
When to Wean Most commercial operations wean piglets between three and four weeks of age, while small and homestead farms often wait…
Building a Simple Pig Shelter on a Budget
What Pigs Actually Need Pigs need surprisingly little to stay comfortable: a dry, draft-free space to sleep, shade in summer, and protection…
How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Pig?
Budgeting Before You Buy Raising a pig for freezer pork or breeding stock involves more than just the purchase price of the…
Pasture-Raised Pigs: Is It Right for Your Farm?
What Pasture-Raised Really Means Pasture-raised pig production allows pigs to roam, root, and forage on open land rather than being confined to…