How to Tell Whether Your Pig Is at Top Hog Weight
February 4, 2019If you’re new to raising pigs, it’s not always obvious when they’re at slaughter weight. Here’s a tape-measure trick can give you an idea of a pig’s weight.
How to Navigate a Livestock Auction
January 25, 2019Follow these guidelines on terminology, animals, preparation, bidding and other aspects of buying livestock at an auction or sale barn.
Do Cows Catch Colds? Respiratory Ailments in Livestock
January 14, 2019Respiratory ailments similar to human colds, flu and pneumonia affect cattle, horses, pigs, sheep and goats. Here are symptoms as well as treatment and prevention strategies.
Pig Farmers: Fat Can Be Good, if You Know How to Use It
January 7, 2019Heritage pigs are great for pasturing, but they pack on more fat than feed-efficient breeds. As long as you know what to do with it, fat can be a very good thing.
Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers
December 31, 2018This round of contenders, led by a goat, is nearly all mugshots. It also contains a camelid, a chicken, a pig and a horse—and an adorable pair of donkeys.
Slow Pork: A Hobby Farmer’s Reaction to Industrial Livestock Farming
December 17, 2018The phrase is borrowed from the Slow Food movement, and it reflects a desire to pasture-raise breeds that take longer to reach market but have advantages over the industry’s choice.
Boar Tusks: Should You Trim Them or Not?
November 12, 2018Boars grow some big tusks, and while many farmers choose to trim them, some don’t. Performing the task correctly can keep you safe and your hog healthy.
15 Hacks for Your Hobby Farm
October 11, 2018Sometimes a tried-and-true solution won’t work, and you have to hack your way into a new idea. Here are hacks designed for hobby farms.
Build Quick-and-Easy Sun Shelters for Your Pigs
October 8, 2018Pigs need less predator protection than other livestock, but they need to avoid the sun. This shelter system provides important shade when the sun is high and hot.
Euthanasia on the Farm: 5 Things to Consider
September 24, 2018If you have farm animals, euthanasia will probably come up at some point. Here’s what to consider before the difficult decision presents itself.
