How To Plan A Fun, Efficient Community Butchering Party
January 3, 2022Many hands make light work, and a community butchering party is a great idea at hog harvest time. Here are some tips to make sure it’s a fun, efficient event!
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.
Pigs Chow Down On Used Pumpkins
November 4, 2015If you don’t want to waste your jack-o-lantern, consider feeding it to your pigs.
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.
Pigs Just As Smart As Dogs and Chimps, Study Suggests
June 16, 2015In a study by The Farm Sanctuary, IQ tests suggest that pigs are as highly intelligent as chimps, dogs and other animals.
Are Pigs Right For My Farm?
February 26, 2015Before jumping into the world of farm-raised bacon, make sure your farm is equipped with everything necessary for pigs to thrive.
How To Cut Down On Pig Odors
January 22, 2015Keep foul smells to a minimum in your pigs’ living quarters by adjusting their feed intake and implementing new management practices.
6 Essentials For Piglet Care
April 8, 2014Provide warmth, bedding and milk for your newborn pigs, and you’re on your way to a healthful hog operation.
Scientists Target Deadly Swine Diseases
December 31, 2013The USDA is taking action against widespread viruses that affect pigs in different parts of the world before they cause problems in the U.S.
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.
