SWINE BEHAVIOR
UNDERSTANDING NORMAL BEHAVIOR OF PIGS Pigs are by nature, very clean and hygienic animals, but that’s not what history and name calling would suggest! So the next time you’re called…
UNDERSTANDING NORMAL BEHAVIOR OF PIGS Pigs are by nature, very clean and hygienic animals, but that’s not what history and name calling would suggest! So the next time you’re called…
THE AUCTION EXPERIENCEWhat to Expect at a Pig Auction Attending an auction is a great education in preparing for showing a market project. Even if you already have plans to…
How to Use Suggested Reading for Raising Market Projects If this is your first year showing a market pig, Pets-n-Projects is here to provide easy to find articles on the…
MARKET SWINE 101 – BREEDS Common breeds of market hogs seen at United States county fairs and jackpot shows are Hampshire, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Duroc, Blue Butt Cross and Spot. Many…
THE PROCESS OF PICKING OUT A PIG The process of selecting a market pig can be an overwhelming task. If you are open to any breed, your first focus should…