Love how consistently unfazed you are by the weird crap your birds do, haha. This was all really informative! It makes sense that you would gravitate toward a chill, friendly pig breed, both because of practical considerations - less noise and destruction, manageable size - and because you chose geese with pleasant dispositions too. I really like the look of Julianas, and I think it's the longer snouts. I had no idea that black was considered an undesirable color for the breed, though - to me pretty much everything looks good in black.
Finally, we get a look behind the pig barn! (I renew my request for a cam here) Very good walkthrough on the breed and a lovely visit with all the pigs. The boars look a bit feral, not surprising given all their time in the forest; they've both gotten quite hairy. :-) Pig-a-back chicken is not uncommon nowadays so I'm glad you included it. Got a lol outta me. I wonder if Buddy was being dominant to get your attention. I think he misses you. :-)
@RyansGoslings A breed standard will give you direction. The problem is most people do not do research and so often take other mixes. But if one just wants a smaller pet, than it shouldn't matter. Just be prepared it might get traits from the other breeds mixed in as well.
Hey bud. So....if your sows have male piglets, do you take them to a vet to be castrated? Everything I read/hear says one cannot use the "traditional" slice and yank method due to inguinal hernias. Thanks man.
How are they for working the ground? Do they root much? I’m looking for pigs to help clear some forest area that’s overgrown with underbrush and if they can break up some of the ground, it would be great too.
They’re not super destructive. First 3”, generally. That said - if you’re doing that, I you have to keep them just a little bit hungry. Just like you would with goats.
What nice pigs!
omg the pig-riding chicken stole the show!! loved the vid - thanks Ryan!!
The chicken Rodeo was amazing, Ryan.
Thanks for explaining and all the Info.
Love how consistently unfazed you are by the weird crap your birds do, haha.
This was all really informative! It makes sense that you would gravitate toward a chill, friendly pig breed, both because of practical considerations - less noise and destruction, manageable size - and because you chose geese with pleasant dispositions too. I really like the look of Julianas, and I think it's the longer snouts. I had no idea that black was considered an undesirable color for the breed, though - to me pretty much everything looks good in black.
Finally, we get a look behind the pig barn! (I renew my request for a cam here) Very good walkthrough on the breed and a lovely visit with all the pigs. The boars look a bit feral, not surprising given all their time in the forest; they've both gotten quite hairy. :-) Pig-a-back chicken is not uncommon nowadays so I'm glad you included it. Got a lol outta me. I wonder if Buddy was being dominant to get your attention. I think he misses you. :-)
They do not look like a Juliana, but if they are friendly, that's all that matters. And Potbelly are a totally different breed again
Look at JPAR. There are literally no requirements to be juliana in genetics, only standards.
@RyansGoslings A breed standard will give you direction. The problem is most people do not do research and so often take other mixes. But if one just wants a smaller pet, than it shouldn't matter. Just be prepared it might get traits from the other breeds mixed in as well.
@@RyansGoslings There's always has to be at least one! "well actually...."
Hey bud. So....if your sows have male piglets, do you take them to a vet to be castrated? Everything I read/hear says one cannot use the "traditional" slice and yank method due to inguinal hernias. Thanks man.
Do you have any videos on your pig fencing and housing?
How are they for working the ground? Do they root much? I’m looking for pigs to help clear some forest area that’s overgrown with underbrush and if they can break up some of the ground, it would be great too.
They’re not super destructive. First 3”, generally. That said - if you’re doing that, I you have to keep them just a little bit hungry. Just like you would with goats.
@@RyansGoslings ty!
Ive got a ton of acorns in my yard can pigs eat them and the starts from an acorn
What small pigs would you recommend if I want rooting for a future garden?
Potbellies, julianas. Kune kune dont really root… so not those.