Communicating With Pigs Is Key At High Desert Hogs
November 2, 2023High Desert Hogs Founder Claudia Gutierrez tells us how the Oregon-based pastured pork venture keeps things ethical as seek to give pigs a good life.
Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos
November 1, 2023These Say Cheese contenders include cuddly chicks, winsome goats, some super hammy pigs and more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!
Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos
September 8, 2023These Say Cheese contenders include mischievous goats, a diminutive donkey, pretty pigs and more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!
Raising Baby Pigs: Advice From An Accidental Farmer
May 25, 2023After a few years of raising baby pigs, this farmer learned a few things worth considering early—and shares his experience to make yours easier.
Livestock Love: Our Picks For Hobby Farms Breeds
March 13, 2023Considering raising animals but unsure where to start? We rounded up some of our favorite livestock breeds for you to consider!
Breeding Soundness Exams: A Primer
March 6, 2023Breeding your animals this spring? Consider utilizing a breeding soundness exam to evaluate your livestock’s reproductive capacity.
At In Loving Swineness, Feral Pigs Clear Weeds From Local Farms
October 24, 2022At In Loving Swineness in northwest Florida, Christal and Frank Ellard capture and employ feral pigs to clear farmland of invasive grasses.
Keeping Pig Breeding Stock: Consider The Boar & Sow
July 18, 2022There are certainly advantages to keeping pig breeding stock on the farm, but consider the following before you bring a sow and boar onto your land.
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!
With All Due Restraint: How To Restrain Livestock
July 7, 2022When you keep livestock, it’s sometimes necessary to restrain animals to administer care. Learn about some of the common pieces of equipment for safe restraint.
