Choosing and Keeping Pigs

Choosing and Keeping Pigs
Author: Linda McDonald-Brown
Publisher: Gaia Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Pigs as pets
ISBN: 9781856753111

Everything you need to know about small-scale pig keeping, either for food or as a pet.

A Guide to Raising Pigs

A Guide to Raising Pigs
Author: Kelly Klober
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1997
Genre: Swine
ISBN:

Care, facilities, breed selection, management.

How to Raise Pigs

How to Raise Pigs
Author: Philip Hasheider
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780760331583

From choosing a breed to bringing home the bacon, this approachable, authoritative guide covers every facet of raising pigs--breeding, housing, feeding, healthcare, showing, and marketing.

The Illustrated Guide to Chickens

The Illustrated Guide to Chickens
Author:
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2011-09
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1616084251

The unique attributes and personalities of 100 breeds of chickens--with stunning full-color...

Homegrown Pork

Homegrown Pork
Author: Sue Weaver
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1603428828

Raising a pig for meat is easy to do, even in a small space like a suburban backyard. In just five months, a 30-pound shoat will become a 250-pound hog and provide you with more than 100 pounds of pork, including tenderloin, ham, ribs, bacon, sausage, and more. Homegrown Pork covers everything you need to know to raise your own pig, from selecting a breed to feeding, housing, fencing, health care, and humane processing. Invite all your friends over for a healthy and succulent pork dinner!

Pet Pigs. Keeping Pigs As Pets. Pig Book for Care, Training, Health, Grooming, Costs and Feeding

Pet Pigs. Keeping Pigs As Pets. Pig Book for Care, Training, Health, Grooming, Costs and Feeding
Author: John Jepperton
Publisher: Imb Publishing
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781910617434

Pigs are very often misunderstood animals as a lot of people think that they are dirty, destructive, aggressive and have a bad temperament. This is not so: pigs are very loving and affectionate animals and that's why they are amazing pets but only if trained and cared for properly. Due to the recent popularity in keeping pigs as pets, many people are considering getting a pet pig. Pigs are very similar to dogs. In fact, their intelligence is higher than that of a dog. Pigs have a number of attractive qualities that make it very appealing to have as a pet. They are extremely intelligent, active, playful, loving and curious. These food lovers adapt to house rules in no time as they are easy to train. Pigs have peculiar exercising requirements that need to be met if you don't want any trouble in the house. It is true, pigs can be destructive and aggressive if not cared for properly. However, with proper training, care and attention, these cuties can be very good, kind and adorable pets. They will love you and protect you once they consider you their guardian. This book is packed with everything related to pigs, it is a complete guide for people that have misconceptions about pigs and for those who want to keep pigs as pets. I hope you have as much fun with your pigs as I have with mine! Covered in this book: The best breed of pigs to have. Temperament of a pig Pros and Cons of having a pig as pet. How to take care of a pig. How to train your pig. The medical concerns related to the pig. The pig's common behavior. The pig's grooming needs. House-proofing for the pig. Financial aspects ... and much more

Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding

Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding
Author: Wendy Scudamore
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2015-05-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1785000640

Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding is a comprehensive guide to breeding and rearing pigs in natural conditions without compromising their well-being. The book provides support for novice pig-keepers hoping to breed their own pigs. Moreover, it also acts as a valuable reference for more experienced breeders and offers information about different breeds of pigs and their respective needs. Topics covered include: choosing a breed; selecting a boar; hogging and mating; gestation care; farrowing; and hand rearing. This invaluable reference guide to breeding and rearing pigs is aimed at all pig-keepers, whether novice or more experienced, and also smallholders, farmers and rare breed enthusiasts. Fully illustrated with 77 colour photographs and diagrams.

Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs, 4th Edition

Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs, 4th Edition
Author: Kelly Klober
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-12-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781635860436

Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, farmer Kelly Klober provides expert advice on making any size hog operation more efficient and profitable in Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs. The most comprehensive book available on the topic, this fourth edition features the most up-to-date practices, illustrated with color photography. Both beginners and experienced farmers will find all the information they need to select, house, care for, breed, and butcher pigs, along with marketing advice.