Pigs love food. If given a chance, they’ll spend all day eating. If that isn’t an option, some pigs sit and chew as though dreaming of the food they wish they were eating. Why do pigs chew all the time? Stressed pigs often chew on nothing, although persistent chewing can signify boredom, paid, or stress. […]
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Have you ever caught a pig eating it’s babies? I was horrified when I visited a piggery a couple of weeks ago and caught a mamma sow eating one of her piglets. It’s a scene I’ll never forget. A litter of newborn piglets is one of the greatest pleasures of raising pigs until you notice
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We dedicated much of our 6-hectare small-holding to raising free-range pigs for ten years. Although we had a few challenges along the way, our pigs were generally happy, healthy, and bordering on profitability. Can you have free-ranging pigs? Certain pig breeds can be free-ranged. Free-ranging pigs allow them to play an essential role in your
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Yesterday, I gave my pig a few plums that got overripe before I had the chance to eat them. It was only an hour or two later that I started to worry. What if he choked on one of the pits? I quickly ran outside to check on him and was relieved to find him
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With a sizzlingly hot summer on the cards, we’re all going to be looking for effective ways to cool down. Unlike humans, pigs have very few sweat glands, and those it does have aren’t particularly effective for temperature control. Are pigs prone to heat stress? Pigs are more likely to develop heat stress because
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There can be nothing worse than seeing black smoke rising on the horizon as a wildfire speeds toward your homestead, ranch, or smallholding. It’s a completely terrifying situation and you can’t always depend on public agencies to save your property or your animals. How you can protect your home and property from wildfires: Ensure
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Pigs are known for being voracious eaters – after all, you’ve likely heard the saying, “he eats like a pig!” However, when your pig suddenly doesn’t want to go anywhere near the feed trough, you might start to panic. Why isn’t my pig eating? When a pig doesn’t eat, it’s usually due to dehydration. If
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While many animals can be profitable on a small-scale, there are other animals that become very profitable if you have a larger farm. Livestock often only becomes profitable if you have enough land to supply the majority of the feed costs. What’s the most profitable livestock to raise? The most profitable livestock to raise
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When I first got a pig, I didn’t prepare as much as I should have, which left me scrambling to put up fences and get everything ready for my new pet. Caring for a pig doesn’t have to be super stressful- especially if you are ready before you bring it home. Are pigs easy to
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The idea of pigs as pets is becoming popular thanks to celebrities such as Paris Hilton. There are some definite advantages to raising a pig as a pet, but there are also several factors that you should be aware of. Are pet pigs good pets at home? Pigs can make great pets at home because
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