Farm Animals

Unless your pig is confined to your house for long periods of time, it should go outside to potty. This is not always possible, because many pig owners work away from their homes all day. Also,...

Getting a pig to gain weight for its eventual journey to the market is an important task for any animal keeper. It should take approximately five months to get your pig fattened, and during that...

Pigs are highly intelligent, omnivorous animals. Like most mammals, pigs give birth to live young that drink milk produced by the mother. Pigs are social animals, living and reproducing in herds...

Rhinitis is an infectious disease that affects a pig's nose, causing inflammation and atrophy. The disease is often caused by bacteria and other airborne irritants and is highly contagious among pigs.

Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by the type A influenza virus that primarily affects pigs. The disease is rarely spread to humans but, according to the CDC, pigs can catch both human and...

Pigs are highly intelligent and surprisingly clean animals that can make wonderful pets. As with most any pet, however, owning a pig also means having to deal with some unwanted odors. While many...

Eye infection in pigs, or cherry eye, is quiet similar to conjunctivitis occurring in humans, with the most common symptons being redness, swelling and pain. Cherry eye should be differentiated...

Have you fallen in love with the teacup pigs everyone is talking about? You may have seen the Today Show when Teacup Pig breeder, Jane Croft, told Meredith Vieira and Ann Curry how wonderful they...

The most popular medication farmers use to get rid of hog mites is ivermectrin. Ivermectrin is a parasite control drug that is injected under the skin. Ivermectrin controls hog mites in every...

Most people think that pigs are dumb, lazy and dirty animals but when it comes to eating pork their opinion changes. Pigs are actually smart animals and sometimes smarter than the common dog. Pigs...

When getting a pig ready for the fair, there is more involved than feeding and washing it to get ready for the big show. One thing that can separate the Grand Champion white pig from others is...

You may have noticed that at pig shows, the pigs have notches, or v-shaped cuts in their ears. But did not know what they were for. Or maybe you are thinking about buying a few pigs for the kids...

Pigs are by nature foraging animals, rather than grazing animals. In their natural habitats of forest and heavy cover they eat an omnivorous diet. This made them a useful domestic animal for...

Pigs have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years. As long as people have been domesticating pigs for consumption, they have also been developing better ways of managing , breeding...

Organic food and healthy living are high on the priority list of many people today. When it comes to pork or other meats free-ranging is as close to perfection as you can get. Raising pigs on a...

The skin of a healthy pig should be smooth and free of sores and abscesses. Although different breeds of pigs have different amounts of hair, whatever hair is present should be evenly distributed...

Only the best of the young female pigs are selected and kept as breeders. Farmers search the growing litters, looking for fast growers with strong legs, well-defined ham, and lower than average...

Farmers who raise their pigs on turf enjoy a number of benefits unattainable by those who choose the more conventional concrete method of trough feeding. Pigs raised in the pasture require less...

A common practice among pig farmers is ear clipping or notching. Putting clip marks in the pig's ears helps farmers to identify specific pigs on their farm. If you choose to use this method on...

Hog showmen often use skin conditioner on their pigs before a show. Learn about preparing for showing pigs for livestock judging and auctions from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.

A market hog gains weight efficiently at one pound of grain per three pounds of feed. Learn about high quality market hog feed for show pigs from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.

Some health issues for pigs, such as upper respiratory infections, requires a veterinarian and antibiotics. Learn about health issues for show pigs from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry...

The FFA is an organization that gets kids involved in farming and agriculture. Learn about the Future Farmers of America and showing pigs for livestock judging from an FFA member in this free...

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at farming? My husband and I have been raising pigs on our farm for some time. We decided to do this because we are trying to raise our son to be self...

Kids have been showing 4-H pigs at pig shows for generations. It takes a very special swine to be a 4-H pig. It has to meet certain standards set forth by the 4-H organization, as well as have a...

Pigs are prey species, and one of the ways that they escape from predators is with their speed. All varieties of pig--wild and domestic--are surprisingly fast. They can outrun you in just a few...

It's not often that a pig can be mentioned without bringing up a less-than-favorable impression. Call someone a pig, and it's an insult. Eat like a pig, and you're not likely to be invited back...

Kids showing their animals in the fair are so cute. Look at the little 50-pound children showing that 250-pound pig. How do the kids get that pig to cooperate? Getting that pig to cooperate...

If you or your child are in a county 4-H club or a member of FFA, then you possibly will sometime be shopping for that show pig. This article explains some of the high points for what to watch for.

Many of you may be wondering, “What is a Show pig?” I hope that by reading this article you will attain this knowledge and come away with a new understanding of the show pig. The show pig begins...

Anyone who has ever raised a single hog knows that at some point they need to figure out a way to move the pig from one place to another. The simplest, most efficient way to do that is in a...

Ideally, domestic baby pigs should be neutered before they are 21 days old. Because they are easier handle, heal faster, and are less stressed by the procedure while very young. This...

Learn facts about piglet development in this free video on raising farm pigs, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about caring for pigs in this free video on raising farm animals, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about raising pet pigs in this free video on farm animals, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about pig pregnancy in this free video on raising farm animals, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about piglets & nursing in this free video on raising farm pigs, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about raising pigs for food in this free video on farm animals & agriculture, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about breeding pigs in this free video on raising farm animals, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about why pigs wallow in mud in this free video on raising farm animals, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about raising pigs in this free video on farm animals, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about clipping pigs ears in this free video on raising farm animals, with animal husbandry tips.

Learn facts about the types of pigs in this free video on raising farm animals, with animal husbandry tips.

Pigs are famous for their love of dirt, which would make you think they would also be highly susceptible to diseases, but keeping them disease free is really not any more difficult than it is for...

Pigs are well known for rooting. They dig their snouts into the ground and move the soil around, searching for roots. Their rooting action is beneficial to you in that depending on where you've...

It doesn’t take very long for 4-H members to learn that a large part of showing their pig in 4-H competitions is making sure the pig is properly fitted. Fitting is the presentation of the pig....

Baby pigs are cute and cuddly but they might not be suitable pets for very young children. A piglet older than 8 weeks is able to play for short periods away from the constant eye of its mother...

When purchasing a pig or any type of livestock, it's important to know how the animal was raised. Before you choose a pig dealer, you should visit the facilities and ask appropriate questions,...

Pigs are surprisingly clean animals, and you may make a pig miserable by simply building a cage around a mud puddle. Pigs need protection from the elements in the same way that humans do, and they...

Pigs are aggressive rooters and diggers, which makes them capable escape artists as well. While it is fairly challenging to catch a runaway pig, the best method is to appeal to their hunger and...