Preparing for New Piglets on the Homestead

🐷Raising pigs on the homestead is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, especially for the quality of pastured pork.

⚡️Electric fences are essential for keeping pigs contained and safe. A single strand can be effective in preventing rooting and escape.

🍽️Feeding stations with bowls are preferable to feeding pigs on the ground, as they discourage excessive rooting and digging.

🚜Using a tractor makes setting up and moving equipment, such as feeding stations and waterers, easier and more efficient.

🌿Pigs can significantly contribute to grass and vegetation control on the homestead, making them a valuable resource for land management.

Why do pigs need electric fences?

—Electric fences are necessary for containing and protecting pigs. The electric shock serves as a deterrent, preventing them from rooting under or escaping the fence.

What are the advantages of feeding stations?

—Feeding stations with bowls help keep pigs from constantly scavenging for feed on the ground. This reduces soil disruption and encourages more efficient feeding.

Why is pastured pork considered superior?

—Pastured pork has a unique flavor and tenderness due to pigs grazing on natural vegetation. They also have a more nutritious diet, resulting in healthier meat.

How often should pig pens be cleaned?

—Pig pens should be cleaned regularly to maintain cleanliness and prevent disease. A thorough cleaning is recommended before introducing new piglets.

Do pigs require a specific type of shelter?

—Pigs need shelter that provides protection from the elements, such as sun, rain, and wind. Simple structures like shelters or huts are sufficient.

00:00Introduction and purpose of the video: preparing for the arrival of two piglets.

01:40Overview of the pig pens and plan for rotation to maintain grass and preserve quality

06:00Setting up the electric fence and testing its functionality

09:55Installation of feeding stations to encourage proper feeding habits

11:00Demonstration of leveling the feeding station on uneven ground

13:37Preparation of waterers with considerations for cleanliness and placement