How to Choose a Pig for Show
Looking for a show pig? Choose a breed with good body structure and one that matches your personal preference. Look for an active pig with sound muscle tone and straight legs and body. Analyze the pig's health. Avoid purchasing one that is lame ... [... more]
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How to Care for Your 4-H Pig
Raising a 4-H pig will teach a youth valuable lessons about responsibility. Provide a clean, dry, draft-free shelter for pigs. Despite their reputation, pigs need clean living quarters. Provide bedding, such as straw or wood shavings, for warmth ... [... more]
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How to Prepare a 4-H Pig for Show
Work with your pig a few weeks before the show to save your animal from excess stress during the event. Use a soft-bristled scrub brush to wash stains or tough dirt from your pig's legs and belly. Shave your entire pig a few days before the show. ... [... more]
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How to Show Your Pig in a Showring
This is the fun part of entering your pet pig in a show. Enjoy yourself, and remember to smile. Make sure your pig is clean and that you're dressed neatly. Check on the dress code for your club or fair barn. Walk beside your pig with your show ... [... more]
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How to Feed Your Pig
A healthy, happy show pig needs nutritious food regularly. Choose a feed that's high in energy (corn), low in fiber (cellulose) and supplemented with protein. Ask your veterinarian what type of feed is best for your particular breed of pig. Feed ... [... more]
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How to Approach a Potbellied Pig
Like any pet, pigs don't respond positively if startled or rushed upon, whether by a familiar face or a stranger. For a warm, inviting encounter, consider the following approach. Ensure that your pet pig has a safe, comforting and quiet place to ... [... more]
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How to Feed a Vietnamese Potbellied Pig
Just because your pig's a pig, and potbellied at that, doesn't mean you should let her pig-out. As with any animal (or human for that matter), overeating can negatively affect health. Provide a well-balanced diet of commercially prepared pellets ... [... more]
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How to Raise Pigs to Slaughter
Raising pigs can be a profitable business. What you need to know are conditions and costs. Make sure that the temperature doesn't rise above 70 degrees for them, or drop below 60. The approximate cost of raising a pig to market value is $200 to ... [... more]
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How to Butcher a Pig
Many chefs insist on butchering pigs themselves, since it makes them feel more connected to the process of preparing food from start to finish. When you butcher a pig yourself, you can also be assured of the freshness and quality of the meat. In ... [... more]
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How to Care for a Pig
Whether you own a gentle, good-natured Vietnamese pot-bellied pig or an 800-pound farm hog, care for these animals can be very different than that for cats, dogs and other domestic pets. From building a sanitary pig sty to basic grooming tips, ... [... more]
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How to Catch a Runaway Pig
Pigs are aggressive rooters and diggers, which makes them capable escape artists as well. While it is fairly challenging to catch a runaway pig, the best method is to appeal to their hunger and lure them into traps using their favorite ... [... more]
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How to Choose a Pig Dealer
When purchasing a pig or any type of livestock, it's important to know how the animal was raised. Before you choose a pig dealer, you should visit the facilities and ask appropriate questions, such as what the animal was fed and what type of pen ... [... more]
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