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Best Tasting Pig Breeds for Mouth-Watering Bacon, Pork, and Ham!

Here’s our massive list of the best-tasting pig breeds. If you’re a homesteader or rancher who wants to raise pigs to save money, do your part to increase environmental sustainability, and escape the bland, flavorless pork you buy at the grocery store, this article’s for you! Continue reading as we explore some of the best-tasting…
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60+ Funny Pig Names That’ll Truly Have You in Stitches

Can’t find the best name for your pig? Then read our epic list of 60+ funny and cute pig names! We’re about to list some of the best female pig names, boar names, famous pig names, and cute names for pugs and boars! Before we reveal our best food pig names – I want to…
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How to Keep Chickens and Outdoor Animals Cool In Summer Without Electricity [10 Ways!]

In summer, it gets hot here. Of course, we can go inside the house or use air conditioning to cool down, but what about our outdoor animals? Chickens swelter in their coop, rabbits hide away, goats sweat in the paddock, and our dogs dig holes to try and find some way to stay cool in…
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Why Do Pigs Wag Their Tails? (And How to Tell if Your Pig Is Happy!)

When dogs wag their tails, it usually means they’re happy or excited, but why do pigs wag their tails? Is it a way that they show affection to humans, or is it a sign of distress? Let’s find out! The other day, I noticed my pig, Hamilton, wagging his tail, and it made me wonder…
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Raising Pigs for Profit – Will It Break the Bank or Your Heart?

Raising pigs for profit is a fantastic idea, but before starting up the business, you’ll need to know how much a piglet and adult pigs cost. You’ll also need to consider how long it will take to raise a pig for slaughter before you get any returns. I love pigs, with their squidgy noses and…
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Cheap Fencing for Pigs to Keep Your Hogs Where You Want Them

Cheap fencing for pigs – Many people get put off keeping pigs after hearing horror stories about chasing escaped little grunters around the homestead! While an escaped pig is a nightmare, it is not all that costly to confine them securely with the right hog fence. So, while you might be enviously eyeing up your…
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Best Pig Bedding Materials Explained [Hay vs Straw vs Leaves!]

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 of their own making. So it’s critical to choose the best pig bedding that is absorbent and cost-effective. Of course, choosing the right bedding isn’t always easy. Pigs will snack…
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What is a Feeder Pig? And How Do You Raise Them?

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 pig tips to maximize your luck. And no, a feeder pig isn’t just a pig that you feed – there are other tasks involved as well. In this post, we’ll…
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How to Build an Easy Pig Hut Shelter [With Step by Step Instructions]

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 definitely need is some form of shelter. Buying everything can get pretty expensive so it helps if you can make a few things yourself. You may be asking how in…
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The Best Pig Breeds for Beginners and Small Farms

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 a few key decisions upfront though and one of those is which breed of pig you’ll purchase. We’ll walk you through the different factors you’ll need to consider plus some…
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