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got my avitar gone and a real pic up of 2 of the girls ! go me hahaha ! today they tried and LOVED grapes ! YUMMM ! this is so much fun learning and watching their daily routine. next venture is pigs........ any info out there for how to with them ? this country thing is ALL NEW to me ! I am starting SLOW... 4 hens, not laying yet, only hatched sept 14 & 15 cant wait for eggs tho ! Im guessing around march from what ive read. Pigs will be just 2 :) have to find out what kind is best. but ......... THANKS for the warm welcome !!!
 
cluckinforfun said:
... next venture is pigs........ any info out there for how to with them ? this country thing is ALL NEW to me ! I am starting SLOW... ... Pigs will be just 2 :) have to find out what kind is best. but ...
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We used to raise Hampshires, Durocs, Yorkshires and Chester Whites. They were my dad's favorites. Neighbors raised Berkshires.
Here are a couple areas you can check.
http://www.backyardherds.com/

This is the best source I know that explains all the breeds, what they were developed for and how they compare to others.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

Good info here too.
http://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/livestock-breeds
 
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