How to Raise Pigs

by Hasheider, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780760331583
• ISBN10: 0760331588
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-15
• Publisher: Voyageur Press

Summary

Whether you want a pig for pleasure or profit, on a small scale or large, this is the book you should have. From choosing a breed to bringing home the bacon, this approachable, authoritative guide covers every facet of raising pigs. Whats the story behind the modern pork industry? What are the advantages of raising pigs on a small scale, and what does it take in the way of resources and accommodations? After delving into these questions, author Philip Hasheider goes into the details of housing, feeding, and caring for pigs, as well as breeding, showing, and marketing them.

Author Biography

Philip Hasheider is a writer and farmer and is the author of How to Raise Cattle. His articles have appeared in many newspapers, including the Wisconsin State Journal and the Wisconsin Academy of Review. A former cheesemaker’s assistant, he lives on a farm near Sauk City, Wisconsin, with his wife and two children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

An Introduction to Pigs and People

Getting Started

Pork-production Systems-Whatrsquo;s Your Plan?

Breeds of Pigs

Pork-production Systems-Organic, Sustainable, and Conventional

Housing and Facilities

Fencing and Enclosures

Nutrient Management

Breeding and Reproduction

Feeding for Profit and Production

Managing Your Pigs

Marketing Meat

Home Butchering

Exit Strategies

Showing Pigs

Country Living

Help and Advice

Glossary

Resources

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