Dr Nicole Ross

Backyard Pig Raising for Straters Dr Nicole Ross

Pigs are easily among the smartest and sweetest animals you can include on your farm or homestead. Occasionally challenging and always rewarding, pigs are intelligent animals and make for a great addition to any backyard farmer's livestock. 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. This book covers everything you need to know to raise your own pig, from selecting a breed to feeding, housing, fencing, health care, and humane processing. In this book you will learn: - to understand and appreciate these essential livestock investments- Build efficient housing for your pigs to minimize your workload- Learn to identify and treat a number of ailments and illnesses common to pigs- Learn proper slaughtering techniques for your animals and prepare them for sale or personal use- Discover a variety of delicious recipes using meat from your own farm...and many more tips to help you achieve success.