Pigs are exceptionally clever, agreeable creatures with an astonishing feeling of smell. Pigs are accepted to have been tamed from wild pig as ahead of schedule as 9000 years prior. They were
Category: Pig Farming
Pig Leather Manufacturing and selling your hides
Pig Leather Manufacturing and selling your hides – Many products are manufactured from pig skin, but is there a future in making and selling pig leather. Unfortunately, South Africa does not have
The Secret Lifestyle of Pig Farmers
The Secret Lifestyle of Pig Farmers – Pig farmers are not stinky individuals. In many homesteads biosecurity conventions, intended to keep the pigs sound, direct that ranchers shower prior to entering the
Pig Farming South Africa – When is your pigs market ready?
Pig Farming – More about the Production Cycle and when is your Pig ready for the market? One of the advantages of developing pigs is their ability to rehash more routinely than
Best Pig Breeds to Farm with in South Africa
There are more than a 50 different pig breeds in South Africa that is popular for the production of meat. Taking a look at Best Pig Breeds to Farm with in South
Pig Farming South Africa – Learn from Mistakes
The most common form of pig farming in South Africa is intensive farming. As a rule pig farmers start small and grow their pig business too fast. The disadvantage is that many
How to save cost on Pig Feed
Pig feed has become very expensive and we found a way to reduce our costing on Pig Feed. We still feed them grains and corn but reduced our feeding cost with roughly
Farming with Pigs – Build Your Own Pigpen
Building pig houses in South Africa are expensive so when you decide to build one, do it right. Make sure your flooring is done correctly and that the water runs to the
Free Range Pig Farming in South Africa
What is Free Range Pig Farming and how does it compare with Intensive Pig Farming? There are hundreds of small scale pig farmers in South Africa and the most common mistake free
How to Sell Pigs and make a Profit
Farming South Africa – You have raised your pigs but have no idea where to sell them. As a farmer, farming in South Africa is hard and selling your products for the