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I know there are other goat, tureky, duck, goose, and chicken farmers here... But wondering if any of you are experienced in backyard pig raising?
Thinking of getting a piglet or 2 and rasing it\them to the ideal weight (~250 ish) and then filling the freezer with quality organic (or close) meat.
Who has some advice?
So far I'm thinking of a pen that is about 20x20. 4ft wire feild fence and t-posts. The lower part re-inforced with boards to discourage escapes. If escapes do happen, the main yard is also fenced...
The pen will be near my garden for easy access to compost bin for the garden and easy access to garden scraps for the pig.
There would be a small covered area stuffed with hay for bedding. A wallow area and food and water area.
Thinking of getting a piglet or 2 and rasing it\them to the ideal weight (~250 ish) and then filling the freezer with quality organic (or close) meat.
Who has some advice?
So far I'm thinking of a pen that is about 20x20. 4ft wire feild fence and t-posts. The lower part re-inforced with boards to discourage escapes. If escapes do happen, the main yard is also fenced...
The pen will be near my garden for easy access to compost bin for the garden and easy access to garden scraps for the pig.
There would be a small covered area stuffed with hay for bedding. A wallow area and food and water area.