Pigs have a reputation for being able to eat absolutely anything, but as any owner knows by now the reality doesn’t quite live up to that. Pigs have specific nutritional requirements, and they can get sick if those requirements are not met or if they are given substandard or harmful food. Accordingly, it is a …
Pigs have a reputation as loving mud, muck, and mire, and seem to enjoy nothing more than getting positively filthy. Though this reputation is only partially true, there is no denying that pigs seem entirely happy to wallow when it suits them. The deeper the puddle the better, it seems! This brings up an obvious …
Among livestock, pigs are often thought to be the most intensive eaters. Big, broad appetites mean that pigs will eat just about anything in their quest for calories. Although the reality does not quite stack up to the popular conception, as every owner knows, it is entirely true that pigs need a very diet of …
Most pig owners know that their pigs can eat all sorts of food, including meat, vegetables, and even fruit. But what they might not know is just what kinds of fruits and veggies their pigs can eat and get nutrition from. How about something like pumpkin? Can pigs eat pumpkins? Yes, pigs can eat pumpkins …
Like all livestock, there are some contentious foods concerning pigs. These are foods that some people and even some published literature claim are harmful or even dangerous for our pigs, whereas others say just the opposite. One such hot-topic vegetable is broccoli, believe it or not. Though a nutritional powerhouse for people, opinions seem split …
Hay is a regular fixture found on farms and homesteads alike. Used as a versatile animal feed or sometimes even as bedding, this is one thing you’ll always need more of. But, is this something that our pigs can eat? Is it safe for our pigs to eat hay? Yes, it is completely safe for …
It’s one facet of pig ownership that pretty much everyone has seen, but no one wants to talk about. Besides regular pig feed, sometimes pigs eat their own poop. And while it might not be the most pleasant thing to think about, it is our responsibility to look after our animals, and that means being …
Potatoes are one of the most versatile and popular vegetables on earth, and can be found used in all sorts of dishes and cuisines. However, they must be fed more cautiously to livestock since potatoes are part of the nightshade family and can negatively affect the health of animals. But how about our pigs? Pigs …
Pigs might subsist mostly on a diet of grain and vegetables meal, but pretty much everyone knows that pigs are also carnivorous and will eat meat. But do pigs eat all kinds of meat? How about something they wouldn’t normally have an opportunity to eat in the wild, like fish? Can pigs eat fish? Yes, …
I think by now everyone knows that pigs love to eat. Like, really love to eat! And that’s a good thing, too, since most keepers who are raising pigs for meat have a vested interest in fattening them up. Finishing weight is everything when it comes time to slaughter, so we need our happy herd …
