Raising pigs

There are many advantages to owning pigs. They grow fast, they're fairly easy to raise, and they're prolific breeders.

No matter what you want to raise pigs for, there’s bound to be a breed out there that is perfect for you. Learn about the best breeds for meat, lard, and bacon here.

Look at the cost of raising pigs from start to finish to help you decide if raising pigs is worth it for your family.

The most common meat pig breeds are listed out and explained so that you can choose the best meat pig breed for your farm and family.

Raising pigs for meat is every homesteaders dream. This article will help you prepare for your first pig on your farm.

Are you trying to decide what type of livestock would be best for your farm? Here are 5 reasons why you should consider raising pigs on your homestead. #raisingpigs #livestock #homesteading #homesteadanimals #farmanimals

Learning how to raise pigs for meat is great for any homestead or farm wanting to become more self-sustainable. Here are 12 tips for success!

Processing pigs at home? It wasn't what we originally planned it, but it turned out to be the perfect way for us and for our pigs. This article will explain our process of having a traveling butcher come to our homestead. It will not break down details of how you can butcher yourself, but instead

Idaho Pasture Pigs are a new breed of medium sized pigs that are non-aggressive and primarily graze for food with their upturned snout.

Want to know how to raise a pig for meat? Raising and butchering pigs for your freezer can save money. How long to raise a pig to slaughter.