Raising PIGS for BEGINNERS! [In-Depth Guide]

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  • @HeiferUSA
    @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому +34

    Have you downloaded your FREE copy of the Heifer USA Livestock Resource Guide? Smash that like button to let us know!

  • @andyjones6361
    @andyjones6361 Рік тому +5

    Wow. Miss you are farmer to the core. Seam like a great lady as well!!

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Рік тому

      Christine is a rockstar farmer at Heifer USA and an amazing educator here on UA-cam! 👏

  • @aviatoral04
    @aviatoral04 3 роки тому +5

    Every time we watch one of these we pick up much more wisdom which is what it’s all about. Thanks a lot again for taking time to put these together. Blessings.

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому

      Our pleasure! Glad you found it valuable.

  • @maudsilator7031
    @maudsilator7031 Рік тому +5

    Yes a livestock guide would be amazing! I love your work and can’t wait to try your techniques with my own livestock one-day. Thank you from Australia!

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Рік тому

      Thanks for your support! Enjoy the free resource guide, and best of luck on your farming journey!

  • @bodanilic
    @bodanilic 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for shareing all this information with us, really appreciate it!
    I was wondering at what age are piglets when they come to your farm? Are you strict with their age or it can vary, what is important to know about that?

  • @mikestrahl
    @mikestrahl Рік тому +3

    I’m curious how much feed per pig you are calculating for the life of each pig. I’ve seen 700-900 lbs per pig several places online. I’m curious what you are seeing for pasture raised pigs. Thanks for the videos!

  • @jacobgrado6009
    @jacobgrado6009 Місяць тому

    I love the way you have your set up thank you!!

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @manofaction1807
    @manofaction1807 2 роки тому +1

    Can you pasteurize and domesticate feral piglets?

  • @jjjmmm940
    @jjjmmm940 3 роки тому +4

    Do you worry about predators with the piglets? Coyotes and dogs and such? Our proposed receiving area is out of site from our house and although we will visit them several times a day, wondering about safety, especially over night

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому +2

      Hey jjj, when the piglets arrive on our farm, they are already large enough to defend themselves against coyotes and dogs. If you are receiving much smaller piglets or farrowing yourselves, you might want to look into extra security features for your area.

  • @michaeleastham9495
    @michaeleastham9495 Рік тому

    Thanks for great information and a look at your set up. Love barn simple but great

  • @weekendfarmer01
    @weekendfarmer01 Рік тому +1

    Can i get a copy of your resource guide. Thanks for sharing

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Рік тому

      Here you go: mailchi.mp/heifer/pasturedpigs

  • @ClevelandBaldwin-w2n
    @ClevelandBaldwin-w2n 7 місяців тому

    What was your pastures mix on the other video I could not write fast enough to get it

  • @EscobarReuben
    @EscobarReuben 3 роки тому +3

    It is a MUST to feed the pigs corn and soy? I understand that it's probably the easiest way to feed as many pigs as you have, but what if I only have 2 to 4 pigs per year?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому +4

      Hi Esco, pigs are monogastric animals and as such require a diversity in their diet. That being said, you don't have to use corn or soy. Pigs enjoy a wide variety of foods. However, if you are growing for market it is an ideal source of nutrition as it is readily available and nutrient dense. Many people also ferment their pig feeds for increased health benefits as well.

  • @jrod4488
    @jrod4488 Рік тому +1

    Have you started raising your own sows yet? Or are you still buying in piglets? Just curious

  • @amneemoon3040
    @amneemoon3040 3 роки тому +2

    What do you do to minimize flies and waste smells?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому +2

      We rotate the pigs to new paddocks on a regular basis. You can learn more about that in the next video in this series: ua-cam.com/video/2bPHTdWAovY/v-deo.html

  • @cormors
    @cormors 3 роки тому +2

    nice one and sooo informative.what do you do with the ones with rectal prolapse? i heard you say put sugar?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому +2

      Yes, sugar helps absorb the extra moisture in the prolapse so it can recede.

  • @kelechiigwe3673
    @kelechiigwe3673 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the update

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @matthewmarshall5234
    @matthewmarshall5234 Рік тому

    Would it help if the wood trough was more narrow decreasing the pigs impulse to try and get into feeder?

  • @jacobgrado6009
    @jacobgrado6009 Місяць тому

    Hello, my name is Jacob. I live in Southern, Oklahoma area we raise Berkshire pigs . We are new in business I would like to know how you keep you boar pigs pen up around bunch Sow ?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Місяць тому +1

      Hello! We do not breed on the farm. Boars arrive castrated.

  • @jamesalanstephensmith7930
    @jamesalanstephensmith7930 10 місяців тому

    Good stuff!

  • @kiqnkf
    @kiqnkf 2 роки тому +2

    Comprehensive video, really impressed!

  • @Crazyvintagelady
    @Crazyvintagelady 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video. Thank you

  • @AgriFarmingus
    @AgriFarmingus 8 місяців тому

    Fantastic video ^^

  • @nathanpieterse6644
    @nathanpieterse6644 2 роки тому

    Quality stock!!!
    Nice 👍 from South Africa

  • @joeyalanis2644
    @joeyalanis2644 3 роки тому

    What breed of pigs most recomended for pasture..?is this applicable for tropical country like Philippines...are u deworming constantly?how and when?
    Tnx for sharing ideas...

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Joey! We raise several different breeds including red wattles and berkshire. Not sure what the best available breed is in your area though. It is always a good idea to consult with local farmers to see what is working there. We deworm as necessary, but fortunately we receive piglets from a good breeder and the issue is not too prevalent. Thanks for watching/commenting!

    • @joeyalanis2644
      @joeyalanis2644 3 роки тому

      Yorkshire, landrace and duroc breed and cross breed of them are found in my area..did you try this breed for pasture?

  • @buck50002001
    @buck50002001 Рік тому +1

    Why sell a pig off the farm after receiving antibiotics? I know antibiotic free meat is highly advertised these days, but doesn’t the pig wind up in the food chain eventually anyway? I’m just curious. Seems like antibiotics would be unavoidable at times that sickness happens and humane treatment of the pig is necessary. Just trying to understand and I am not a farmer.

    • @mcgoo721
      @mcgoo721 4 місяці тому

      Most people are science illiterate and buy into crunchy marketing about this stuff. There's perfectly safe ways to use antibiotics but you can pad your margin a bit by saying you don't.

  • @zionradio5325
    @zionradio5325 Рік тому

    Do you make the ramps yourselves or do you buy them?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Рік тому

      Typically, we make them from supplies we have available on the farm. We're big fans of recycling and reusing materials!

  • @OkelloAble
    @OkelloAble Рік тому

    What if ihave like 5piglet how can I keep them

  • @isaacdzamesi8145
    @isaacdzamesi8145 2 місяці тому +1

    My name is Isaac am in Ghana 🇬🇭 I want to ask if you can enploy me to take good care of them

  • @MarkusLiberman
    @MarkusLiberman 7 місяців тому

    are all male piglets castrated at first recieving?

  • @mrmedeval4
    @mrmedeval4 2 роки тому

    You should do a video on how to market and sell your farm products

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  2 роки тому

      Great idea! We'll look into it. Thanks, Brandon!

  • @brookegaller3132
    @brookegaller3132 2 роки тому +1

    What state are you located in?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  2 роки тому +1

      Heifer Ranch is located in Perryville, Arkansas.

  • @kajersonvlog
    @kajersonvlog 4 місяці тому

    do i need a permit before starting raising a pig?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 місяці тому

      The best option is to check with your local government authority.

  • @ateoli7835
    @ateoli7835 3 роки тому

    Are you using commercial feeds? Or your doing your own mixing of feeds?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому

      Hi Ate! We work with local feed mills to mix our own blend.

  • @KentuckyBackyardMechanics
    @KentuckyBackyardMechanics 6 місяців тому

    2:00 so you're telling me that I can keep 100 Pigs in an area that's only 20 ft by 30 ft

  • @aag_rituals_health
    @aag_rituals_health Рік тому

    There's supposedly a bunch of Sargassum headed towards Florida you can use it as food and antibiotics for free food free antibiotics for pigs.🎉

  • @courtneyepperson3411
    @courtneyepperson3411 2 роки тому +1

    Why do we need an electric fence?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  2 роки тому +2

      To keep the pigs in the paddock.

  • @Katto846
    @Katto846 2 роки тому

    AWWWW!! the pigs are so cute!!!!!!!

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, Gacha!

    • @Katto846
      @Katto846 2 роки тому

      @@HeiferUSA your welcome but i prefer to be called Oparu on the internet

  • @JumariekAlfred-vj4of
    @JumariekAlfred-vj4of 11 місяців тому

    Thanks igot some wisdoms

  • @farminvietnam
    @farminvietnam 4 місяці тому

    Thanhk you video

  • @kishorkumardivate3678
    @kishorkumardivate3678 3 роки тому

    Can you please share addres pig farm

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому

      Hi Kishor, Heifer Ranch is located in Perryville, Arkansas. Feel free to reach out to us via email with any specific questions you might have about our operation. Thanks!

    • @kishorkumardivate3678
      @kishorkumardivate3678 3 роки тому +1

      @@HeiferUSA thanks for replay can you please share me Emil, to contract

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому +1

      Our email is heiferusa@heifer.org. Thanks!

    • @kishorkumardivate3678
      @kishorkumardivate3678 3 роки тому +1

      @@HeiferUSA thank you

    • @lippuclement9841
      @lippuclement9841 3 роки тому

      Well done guys this is such an amazing experience 👏

  • @Fantastik_G
    @Fantastik_G Рік тому

    Can I get a free copy? Please and thanks

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Рік тому

      Here you go! mailchi.mp/heifer/pasturedpigs

  • @adamel-yousseph960
    @adamel-yousseph960 2 роки тому +1

    The swine's genus name Sus is Latin for swine while its species name scrofa means sow and was based on an ever sow specimen in King Adolf Fredrik of Sweden's cabinet of natural curiosities. Its subspecies name domesticus means domestic. By ever, I mean a wild "boar" and that word came from the Old English word eofor, which was the usual word for an ever or wild "boar" in that language. Cabinet in that sense means a museum or small room. Can you believe that?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the etymology lesson! very interesting.

    • @adamel-yousseph960
      @adamel-yousseph960 2 роки тому

      @@HeiferUSA Thanks and you're welcome.

  • @devinthomas4866
    @devinthomas4866 9 місяців тому

    pigs are awesome

  • @michaeluba7362
    @michaeluba7362 Рік тому

    I want to work in your farm ma'am..

  • @T_157-40
    @T_157-40 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent

  • @кккккк-м8е
    @кккккк-м8е 3 роки тому +1

    Спасибо

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  3 роки тому

      мы рады, что вам понравилось видео!

  • @albduke
    @albduke Рік тому

    I think we would have to begin at a fraction of that size.. 10 pigs to start is that a reasonable Amount

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Рік тому

      Hi Bubba, most of the practices a d principles in this video can be applied at any scale. You don't have to have a carbon copy of what you see depicted here to utilize the information. Hope that answers your question!

  • @waylonlegend4603
    @waylonlegend4603 2 роки тому +1

    Hogs eat grass?

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  2 роки тому +2

      They do! They are monogastric animals and require a broad spectrum of diet related inputs.

  • @yauhenilukyanau9041
    @yauhenilukyanau9041 3 роки тому +1

    👍

  • @albduke
    @albduke Рік тому +1

    Looks like the land and facilities for these animals cost a fortune

  • @ChardPerezEncontadFarming4821
    @ChardPerezEncontadFarming4821 2 роки тому

    Chard TV LiveStock Farming.. Watching

  • @isaacdzamesi8145
    @isaacdzamesi8145 2 місяці тому +1

    My name is Isaac am in Ghana 🇬🇭 I want to ask if you can enploy me to take good care of them

    • @HeiferUSA
      @HeiferUSA  Місяць тому

      Hello Isaac! You can take a look at our website to see all available positions! www.heifer.org/about-us/careers.html