Despite the common myth circulated about pigs being dirty, unsanitary animals, they’re some of the cleanest around! They don’t like to lay in filthy beds …
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Are you thinking about raising a feeder pig (or two – or twelve!) on your farm? If so, you’ll need to know a few feeder …
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When dogs wag their tails, it usually means they’re happy or excited. I noticed my pig, Hamilton, wagging his the other day, and it made …
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If you’re anything like me, that first chilly breeze in September will send you into flashbacks of slipping on ice, busting out water buckets, and …
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Can’t find the best name for your pig? Then read our epic list of 35+ funny pig names! We’re about to list some of the …
35+ Funny Pig Names That’ll Truly Have You in Stitches Read More »
I love pigs. I love the squidgy noses of the newly born babies, the contented snuffles as they fall asleep in a pile of trotters. …
When looking into raising pigs it can be very overwhelming to figure out what all you need to provide for them. One thing they will …
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When you first start looking at getting pigs for your homestead it can be a bit overwhelming. Heck, any new animal is overwhelming. You’ll make …
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What many people don’t know is that pigs have so many characteristics that are similar to dogs. You may be imagining a 200 lb muddy …
Homestead pigs can be pretty easy work once you have your infrastructure set up. The price tag on those little piglets can be a real …
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One of the most intriguing possibilities of backyard micro-farming and gardening is to attain a certain degree of independence when it comes to livestock feed. …
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In summer, it gets really, really hot here. We can go inside the house or use airconditioning to cool down, but what about our animals? …
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Tallow vs lard vs suet… All fats, but which fat comes from which animal, and what do we use it for? This is a complete …
Tallow vs Lard (and a Bit of Schmaltz and Suet) What Are They and How to Use Them Read More »
