Pig Farming At Home - Familiarize Yourself First With 10 Basic ...


If you like pork without spending much money, and maybe earn some money for you, too, saw the pig in your own backyard.However, before venturing into the area, familiar with the first base 10 rails pig farming. 1. Ask your local authority if livestock is allowed in your area. Ask the land area required for breeding pigs and what are the rules for breeding. See what your neighbors think of a pig farm near future will also eliminate complaints.2. Know what your market is. Your first priority should be to your family. When your business grows, your neighbors may start asking to sell the meat at home or on the local market. It is important to know if your neighbors would prefer the so-called organic or conventionally grown pork.3. Construction of a pen and a shelter for pigs. The size of the pen and housing varies depending on the number of pigs to the purchase of pigs and those recommended in your area. Construction of a pen with sturdy wire pig-tight, the rails and posts. An electric fence may be useful, especially when leaving the pigs forage outside their pen. Make sure the pen and shelter to protect pigs in different weather conditions conditions.4. To purchase piglets weaned already six to eight weeks of age. weaned pigs are easier to raise. Look for skin, hair and pink coat, and a willingness to pigs.5. Feeding pigs with cereals, vegetables, and supplements. Young pigs need to consume more protein to grow faster. As the pig grows, reducing the amount of protein in their diet. Premixed feeds are available on the market and should be given in the starter, production and finishing feeds.6. Provide drinking water in "a large piglets. Make sure you change the water often and always fresh water in their reach.7. Deworm piglets to 30 days apart. The pigs were wormed one week after weaning. Ask the seller if the pigs are weaned and dewormed deadline to get the ideal wormer. Do not deworm a few days before sending the pigs on the market because drug residues could still be present in meat.8. Mucking in the park every day. Keep the compost dry will help reduce the odor especially in hot weather. The pig is also ideal if you have a small farm, because you can use the manure as fertilizer, compost and your immediate crop.9. Do not overfeed your pigs. Overfeeding increases lean fat ratio and affect your budget. A pig ready for market should be 200 to 250 pounds, excess weight is considered fat.10. Take a butcher pigs in local processing plant. If you have a disability or know someone who is, slaughter pigs at home. This eliminates the hassle of shipping, especially if you do not have a truck or farm trailer.Pig is easy once you know what you need and we must do. Meat from a pig farm and home safer and, of course, cheaper than meat products sold in commerce. There is pride when we know that the meat you eat comes from hard work. Once the company grows, you can start selling the meat to your neighbors and the local meat market. Not only save money, you can also ensure the safety and health of your family with your pigs in the house ....