How to Raise Pigs

by Philip Hasheider

Pigs were once known as "mortgage lifters," a term that endears them to many small farmers. Whether you want a pig on your property for pleasure or profit, on a small scale or large, this is the book you should have.

From first considerations to last, choosing a breed to bringing home the bacon, this approachable, authoritative guide covers every facet of raising pigs. Whats the story behind the modern pork industry? What are the advantages of raising pigs on a small scale, and what does it take in the way of resources and accommodations?

After delving into these questions, author Philip Hasheider goes into the details of housing, feeding, and caring for pigs, as well as breeding, showing, and marketing them--as a project, a hobby, or a business, or just to have one of these unique porcine characters around the farmyard. His book also includes a glossary of terms, a list of resources, and information about pork organizations, regulations, and ordinances.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Visha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is no novel or story. Simply a primer (probably for 4-H'ers) on what the hell a pig is and how to raise one. Lovely pictures, good descriptions of breeds of pigs and where they originated (example: Red Wattle hogs from the South; Berkshire from the North - imported from England). Shows you how to build pig-proof fences, what to feed, how to pasture or confine. Even a chapter on how to slaughter your own hog. Really had fun reading this book; was a completely random selection, but, yes, it was fun and informative.

[John Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its not that i plan on raising pigs, but when i won the book from Goodreads,i found it to be a very interesting read that held my attention,and was very informative.As a child growing up on a farm,my father and I would dabble in raising livestock for our own consumption as well as an additional income generator.Having a detailed book like this would have been a definite help in reducing the challenges that we faced.

[aksnowbunny Proden · Rating 3 out of 5]

a great picture book of rasing pigs, especially the butchering part. but It lacks detailed information on pig behavior and feeding.