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:Â Consider The Boar & SowÂ
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: GlouÂcestershire Old Spots Pigs
July 8, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about GlouÂcestershire 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.
Butcher A Pig Carcass For A Bountiful Homestead Harvest
June 20, 2022If you raise hogs and know how to butcher your own pig carcasses, you can enjoy delicious and cost-effective meat products year-round!
Hog Back Rubs & Impulse Ducks At 30 Acres And A Goat
June 9, 2022Rosa Vasquez from the Virginia-based venture talks about how perseverance can produce moments of inspiration on the farm.
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.
Love My Breed: Get To Know Large Black Pigs
April 4, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Large Blacks, a docile and attentive breed of pig. Check out one keeper had to say!
