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Hi do you supplement them food or is foraging in the forest enough to meet their dietary needs? If you do feed them what and how roughly? Cool channel just subscribed
Thanks for the video. On part of our property we have 2 acres of aspen forest that was recently logged, so it’s just an open mess and looks like a tornado went through. Would this be something to put pigs on? Would they assist with tree crowns lying on the ground, stumps, fallen brush, etc? This area is also no longer shaded at all, gets full sun all day. We’re hoping to turn it into pasture. Thank you.
Absolutely...The pigs would root through it making it much easier to clean up. At the same time fertilizing the soil for your future pasture. Good luck with your project!
Electric fencing would work fine for protecting against coyotes. But, I would also feel more comfortable having a few livestock guardian dogs around to keep an eye on things. I would also make the electric fence at least five strands or more high, the more better and close together. A good trick is to wire on a tuna can with bacon grease in it or something like that to a live wire...bait them in. One lick and they won't be back! Good luck with your adventure :)
No, they all work the same really. Other than your end product...some pigs are more for lard like a Berkshire and some are more for meat like a Tamworth. If you plan on overwintering get something that has a little hair on it to help keep it warm.
We raise a variety of pigs here on the farm. Right now we have Tamworth crosses and pure bred Berkshire. If I were you I would search for any local heritage crosses closest to your location. Just remember that some breeds are leaner than others. A Berkshire for instance is a lard pig with more marbling within the meat and a Tamworth would be a little leaner meat, Both very tasty! Good luck and have fun!
That would depend on many factors. How old the pig is, What kind of pig, How much ration you feed out, Time of year, etc....If I were too guesstimate. A 1/2 ace pasture would be completely tilled within 6 months from 1 pig with a normal amount of ration given. If you want to keep it on grass then I would move it weekly into a new paddock. Hope that helps!
It usually take a couple years for the pigs to clear the paddocks that I put them in. But, really it all depends on the size of the area and the number of pigs. Thanks for your question!
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Please feel free to ask questions and make comments below. This will help me provide better information in my on going video series. Happy homesteading!
Thanks for the videos. Do you vaccinate them against worms and other diseases?
@@okafordavid Thanks for your question! No, we don't vaccinate for anything. We've never had a reason too.
This is I am looking forward to do after my fully retired
Hi do you supplement them food or is foraging in the forest enough to meet their dietary needs? If you do feed them what and how roughly? Cool channel just subscribed
How long did it take for the pigs to clear one section
Great video!
Nice. Where are you located?
Thanks for the video. On part of our property we have 2 acres of aspen forest that was recently logged, so it’s just an open mess and looks like a tornado went through. Would this be something to put pigs on? Would they assist with tree crowns lying on the ground, stumps, fallen brush, etc? This area is also no longer shaded at all, gets full sun all day. We’re hoping to turn it into pasture. Thank you.
Absolutely...The pigs would root through it making it much easier to clean up. At the same time fertilizing the soil for your future pasture. Good luck with your project!
@@MyrtlePointHeritageFarm thanks so much
What does one need to do to protect them from coyotes? Will that electric wire serve that purpose as well? Thanks!
Electric fencing would work fine for protecting against coyotes. But, I would also feel more comfortable having a few livestock guardian dogs around to keep an eye on things. I would also make the electric fence at least five strands or more high, the more better and close together. A good trick is to wire on a tuna can with bacon grease in it or something like that to a live wire...bait them in. One lick and they won't be back! Good luck with your adventure :)
Do you prefer 1 breed of hog over another for forest pasturing?
No, they all work the same really. Other than your end product...some pigs are more for lard like a Berkshire and some are more for meat like a Tamworth. If you plan on overwintering get something that has a little hair on it to help keep it warm.
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What Breed of pigs do you have? And any suggestions? Big family on a 10 acre plot in south Alabama.
We raise a variety of pigs here on the farm. Right now we have Tamworth crosses and pure bred Berkshire. If I were you I would search for any local heritage crosses closest to your location. Just remember that some breeds are leaner than others. A Berkshire for instance is a lard pig with more marbling within the meat and a Tamworth would be a little leaner meat, Both very tasty! Good luck and have fun!
@@MyrtlePointHeritageFarm thank you for the reply. I’m having a hard time finding breeders around here but I’m sure there are some.
How long do you estimate a good 1/2 acre of pasture will last a pig
That would depend on many factors. How old the pig is, What kind of pig, How much ration you feed out, Time of year, etc....If I were too guesstimate. A 1/2 ace pasture would be completely tilled within 6 months from 1 pig with a normal amount of ration given. If you want to keep it on grass then I would move it weekly into a new paddock. Hope that helps!
This is a native pigs?
No, we don't have native pigs where we live. But they are a heritage breed.
How long did it take them to clear the land?
It usually take a couple years for the pigs to clear the paddocks that I put them in. But, really it all depends on the size of the area and the number of pigs. Thanks for your question!
@@MyrtlePointHeritageFarm thanks for replying, I wanted to use this method to clear some fields but it takes a while. However its a good idea.