Raising sheep these days is a lucrative business. This being that their meat is highly in demand and is very nutritious. Almost anyone can start raising their own pigs, the only thing that is required is some land, the right equipment and feed supply.
The next step is getting guidelines on how to proper care and manage your pigs. But you don’t need to worry about that because below are some tips on how to get started with pig farming.
– When just starting out in raising pigs the first thing you need to do is setup a well ventilated pig house. The pig pen would be roomy with enough space to accommodate all of your pigs. Your pig pen can be built by hog wire and fencing materials. The fence should be buried six inches deep so that your pigs don’t dig under.
– You have to invest some money in buying equipment used in feeding your pigs. You also have to buy containers that will contain water that your pigs will drink. Hay should also be supplied for your pigs. Hay will help in keeping your pigs warm when temperatures drop.
– One of the most important steps when beginning to raise pigs is choosing the right breed. You have to know where to buy your pigs and how to pick healthy pigs. One way to make sure you are buying the right pigs is to ask other farmers on where they buy their pigs or go to local auctions where farmers meet.
– When it comes to feeding your pigs you should make sure you do it right. It is very important that your pigs get enough nutrients and that you don’t over feed them. Different types of breeds are fed in a different way so make sure you make your research on the feeding patterns for your chosen breed.
