Rearing Pigs - 3 Important Tips To Help You Start Keeping Pigs

Pork is one of the most widely used meats in the
world. A very cheap way to get all the pork you
need is to take care of pigs on your own.
Rearing pigs is not a very difficult task and
anyone can do it as long as you have the right
tools and a wide enough area to house them. Here
are some helpful tips for raising pigs:

1) Housing

Pigs need plenty of room where they can move
freely; at least 20 square feet should suffice.
Construct strong fences around the area because
pigs are quite muscular and strong, especially
when they reach adulthood. Pigs are usually
well-behaved and will not try to escape but if
they did, they can take down fences with weak
foundations very easily. Since pigs have a habit
of digging on the soil, you will need to dig deep
into the ground for the poles of your fences, at
least two to three feet and use strong thick
wood, especially for corner poles. Pigs are
quite sensitive to the heat, especially from the
sun. Make sure you give them enough shade so you
better build a strong roof for your fences or
better yet, a hut.

2) Feeding

Providing a steady and supply of water is
important when rearing pigs. You should give
them plenty of fresh water daily. Not only do
they use water for drinking, they will also use
it for bathing. To avoid this, you should make a
container for their drinking water.

Unlike other animals, overfeeding is not an
issue in rearing pigs. Pigs aren't really choosy
with what they eat so you can feed them your
leftovers. You may also buy corn grains or food
especially made for pigs such as booster pellet
and powder feeds. It is a good idea to make a
pig feeder where you can place their food
instead of just tossing it in their home.

3) Hygiene

Perhaps the only issue when rearing pigs on your
own is their hygiene. People generally assume
that pigs are filthy and sloppy animals; that
doesn't have to be the case. You can always give
them a "shower" regularly using a garden hose. If
you want, you can make them a pool where they can
bathe; just make sure you change the water when
it becomes too muddy and filthy. A five-foot
deep hole is good enough for pigs.

Since pigs eat a very large amount of food,
expect them to expel a lot of feces as well. If
the floor of their home is made of soil, it can
easily be absorbed in the ground but you still
have to clean it using a garden hose. If you
want, you can use the manure as fertilizer in
your garden.

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You will find that picking up skills on rearing
pigs does not need to be difficult when you're
learning from someone who has experienced. So
keep these points in mind. If you would like
more tips on pig rearing, take a look at:
http://www.howtoraisepigs.com

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