Learn The ABCs Of Home Hog Butchering
November 6, 2023Hog butchering is an invaluable skill for homesteaders, and it’s not difficult to learn, though there are some key steps and concerns to keep in mind.
Love My Breed: Gloucestershire Old Spots Pigs
July 8, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Gloucestershire Old Spots, a docile pig with excellent meat. Check out what one keeper had to say!
Love My Breed: Tamworth Pigs Bring Home the Bacon
May 23, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about keeping Tamworth pigs, a personable bacon breed. Check out what they had to say!
Slaughter Pigs At Any Age Or Stage To Manage Herd Size & Harvest Meat
May 23, 2022Large herds require sizable feed commitments, but you can slaughter pigs at any size for delectable meat and easier hog-keeping.
The When, Where & Hows Of Pastured Pigs
April 25, 2022Pastured pigs need more than just outside air—they need living grass to supplement their diets. Luckily, modern developments have made good porcine pasture management easier.
How To Water Pigs: Equipment Tips, Winter Care & More
February 28, 2022Providing pigs with water can be a challenge, but careful equipment selection and best practices can help–especially when winter temperatures drop below freezing.
Tips For Prepping Pigs For Winter Weather
November 15, 2021If you choose to keep pigs over the winter, you’ll need to prepare their shelter and water dispensers, as well as plan for their health needs, before cold hits.
Pig News of the Weird
July 14, 2015From GM hogs with extra muscles to hogs hoarded to pigs that swim, our porcine friends have been receiving a rare spotlight.
Raise Pigs On Woodlots For Tastier Pork
September 8, 2014Woodlot-raised pigs produce meat with unique flavor and help keep the woodland ecosystem in check.
What is PED and How Can I Keep My Hogs Healthy?
September 25, 2013Protect your farm’s pigs against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus with these expert tips.
