Pastured pigs

Pigs are my favorite animal to raise on our farm! Every year we raise them, I learn a books worth of knowledge about raising pigs on pasture.

I know you’re thinking, “A pig will eat anything.” But there is another side to that. Learn the answer to the question, “What do pigs eat?” and learn what they cannot eat for a happy, healthy herd of pigs. #PigsEat #PigDiet #Pigs #FeedingPigs

How to raise pigs on pasture or in the backyard. Beginner's guide to raising pigs for meat. Pigs pens, pasturing pigs and raising pigs for profit. What you need to know about having pigs.

If you're looking to buy some pigs but are unsure how many you need per acre of land, we do the math for you, so you know exactly how many hogs to get.

Processing pigs at home? It wasn't what we originally planned it, but it turned out to be the perfect way for us and for our pigs. This article will explain our process of having a traveling butcher come to our homestead. It will not break down details of how you can butcher yourself, but instead

Discover why raising Idaho pasture pigs can be a great choice for your homestead. Learn about their benefits and get started with these tips!

Some breeds of pig produce better, tastier pork than others! Learn about 15 of the best tasting pig breeds here. #pig #homesteading

As you may recall, this episode was when Mr. Burns discovered he was the "sickest man alive." The doctor was explaining how all of the pathogens in his body were competing so much they all cancelled each other out. This one isn't about pathogens - I just thought this was the funniest representation of microbes that reg

I told someone the other day that we're "pig farmers" and kinda startled myself. We are nearing the end of our second year of raising and processing our own pasture-raised pork (more about processing pigs here) and wow does it feel good to be able to call ourselves "pig farmers." We've learned a lot these

Should You Raise Mangalitsa Pigs? - Roots and Refuge

Pigs may not be the easiest animals to raise, but they have a ton of benefits. Here's everything you should know about how to raise them.

No matter what you want to raise pigs for, there’s bound to be a breed out there that is perfect for you. Learn about the best breeds for meat, lard, and bacon here.

Cost of Raising Pigs from Start to Finish - Wisconsin Homesteader

Are you trying to decide what type of livestock would be best for your farm? Here are 5 reasons why you should consider raising pigs on your homestead. #raisingpigs #livestock #homesteading #homesteadanimals #farmanimals

Here is fairly comprehensive list of physical characteristics of kune kune pigs. It is possible for a pureblood kunekune to have similar characteristics, but not exactly all of the ones mentioned here.

The Idaho Pasture Pig was first offered as breeding stock in 2012. It matures at a compact size, and was bred to graze, rather than root, when on pasture.

What are Kunekune pigs, and are they right for your farm? In this post, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this unusual breed of pig. #kunekunepigs #whatarekunekunepigs #raisingkunekunepigs #backyardpigs #homesteading #petpigs #raisingpigs #pigfarming #pigsforlard #jrpiercefamilyfarm

By raising pigs on pasture you get healthier and better tasting meat, happy and contented animals and a few more excellent benefits that we list here.

When it comes to raising pigs, sunshine and open air makes all the difference.

This is one of our pastured pigs. He is a Hampshire with just a wee little bit of Yorkshire in him. We had just had a thunderstorm the night before, and he is looking around in the pasture…