Pig forums

[SoccerMomof7]

I am checking into my city law about pigs now.

 

[chellebyerly]

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I signed up. I couldnt really get anything to come up. BUT If what I found in the site was right. The members include me and about 4 others..

 

[bulldog-girl]

Since we are on the piggy subject, what does it cost to raise a pig per lb? ?Assuming you have the shelter and pens already? Someone wanted to sell us pig for $3.50 a lb cut and wrapped. thought that a bit high but I know feed is high and we don't have access to free produce or bread. We would have to feed pig chow.

 

[Indiana hens]

Actually it is cheaper to buy one at auction here in Indiana. Around $70 or more for 200# hog. Cost $190 to have it butchered. So around $2 a pound. We did 3 at home last year. Saved $540(averaging in the cost of grinder). I have grinder and got a cuber for Christmas. We already had the rest:wrap,Mandrel, hoist,paper, tape, magic marker. We did not make chitterlings, Souse, or bologna! I have not made a smoker yet; but have plans and material. That really is the kicker is smoking it!

 

[gaited horse]

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wow they get theres late we got ours in januray and sell them on mothers day

 

[firefighter9208]

I plan to plant 1-2 acres of field corn to feed the goats, feed out a steer, and a pig this year.

Will I have to supplement the steer and pig's feed other than the corn that I will feed them out with???

I figure it will cost me about $500.00 to grow an acre of field corn. That's a lot of corn. Also, a lot cheaper than paying $8.00 a bag for shelled corn.

I have a friend that does this to feed his goats and cows. It's amazing. The goats will eat the corn off the cobs and all the shucks.

Chris

 

[SarahF]

This site has been pretty helpful. Not nearly has great at BYC!

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/PigINFOandCHAT/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1

 

[MattyP]

I have registered Berkshire hogs. I have 9 total. Oops make that 18. Mama had babies.

 

[chicks for better health]

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how old are they in the pic

 

[chicks for better health]

I learned everything I needed to know about raising pigs and more from these sites.



http://209.98.199.107/FFA/ffa_aelc/smlc … ntents.htm (this one has lots of videos)

http://9sites.com/pigcare.htm#fence

http://www.countrysidemag.com/issues/88/88-6/Leo_Mueller.html

http://www.das.psu.edu/pdf/breeding-swine-reference.pdf

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/swine/414-038/414-038.html