raising feeder pigs in winter in massachusettes

[MamaHutch06]

Hi I am contemplating getting 2 pigs for christmas. I have heard pros and cons on raising them in winter and spring. I am wondering what everyone elses opinion is. If anyone has any suggestions for me that would be great.

 

[cubalaya]

i got mine in may and processed in november. when do you plan to process?

 

[MamaHutch06]

I got mine yesterday and plan on processing at beginning of May. I have never raised pigs before so if you have any suggestions I would be happy to hear them.

Big D and Baby Licious!

 

[cubalaya]

are you raising them in a pen or on pasture?

 

[MamaHutch06]

In a pen with an area to roam in pasture

 

[cubalaya]

thats great. what do you plan to feed them? i had mine in a small pen and used the four corners method.

 

[MamaHutch06]

They are currently on Grain, cracked corn lots of bread and scraps.What is the four corners method? We also have a heat light going for added warmth as has been below 20 degrees all week.

 

[cubalaya]

their drinking water and mud bath in one corner, their shelter in one corner, feed trough in one corner, and them using the bathroom in the other corner. i am interested in seeing some other posts talking about winter care.

 

[MamaHutch06]

Oh I see that sounds pretty cool. I am also interested in seeing other posts about winter care. I have searched everywhere and cant seem to find any groups talking about raising pigs in the winter (in the northeast). I would love to hear how every does it!