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Pigs

Raising pigs is a fantastic way to provide your homestead with fresh, homegrown meat while enjoying the process of raising these intelligent and social animals. Learn how to keep pigs, from selecting the right pig breeds for your needs to housing, feeding, and general care. Whether you’re raising pigs for pork, bacon, or breeding, you’ll find practical tips and advice to help you raise a healthy, productive herd.

Homegrown pig rooting in hay

Fund Your Homestead

How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Pig?

Pig Hanging from Tractor

Preserve the Harvest

Processing a Pig at Home: Slaughtering and Butchering

Cost to Raise a Pig

Fund Your Homestead

Estimating Your Pork Harvest: How Does Live Weight Compare to Cooked Yield?

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