Raising meat pigs

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.

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.

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

The most common meat pig breeds are listed out and explained so that you can choose the best meat pig breed for your farm and family.

If you’re a beginner looking to get started with raising pigs, this post is for you! In this article, we will talk about what you’ll need to get set up in order to raise your own pigs for meat at home.

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!

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.

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.

What is the best pig breed to raise for meat? There are many breeds of meat pig, so finding the best breed will depend on what goals you have for your backyard pigs. The best pigs to raise for meat will change depending on how you raise them. Backyard pigs are going to put fresh, homegrown and delicious pork on your dinner table. Learn about Yorkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Meishan, Tamworth, Chester White and more.

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

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

Raising feeder pigs on our homestead has been a resounding success. There is nothing more satisfying than serving guests gorgeous pork chops that you raised, right there, on your own property, and then the very

Learn the dirty truth about raising homestead pigs on pasture, how much land you really need, and how to give your pigs a good life.

You'll hear a lot of differing opinions on raising pigs. To some folks, raising pigs is the greatest idea they have ever had! A freezer…

Why Every Rural Homestead Should Have a Pig - The Not So Modern Housewife

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

Here are 6 things I wish I'd known to do, BEFORE I brought home my first piglets.

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

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