As most keepers of livestock already know, fruit can form an important missing link in the diet of most animals. Fruit contains lots of vitamins and minerals that are easy to digest, and there’s sweetness can give your charges a quick boost of energy. And most animals seem to really like it! What’s not to …
Most people and certainly all owners know that pigs are omnivores and like all omnivores pigs eat meat. But did you know that pigs will also eat meat from other pigs, pork? It is unsettling, but it is true and this raises the question if pigs can eat bacon. Can pigs eat bacon, and is …
Most pig owners know that their animals need a varied and nutritious diet if they’re going to grow up healthy. This diet will naturally include produce in the form of fruits and vegetables, but considering vegetables there are some that are thought to be bad for pigs. Citrus fruits have something of a bad reputation …
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Peanut butter really is a perfect food, or nearly so. Delicious, packed with vitamins, minerals, fats, and protein, it can fill you up and keep you going. And the stuff seems to last basically forever. It is also no wonder that so many animals seem to love the stuff. Dogs, raccoons and even mice will …
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Most people know that pigs are omnivores, and that means they need a variety of both plant and animal matter in their diet. This versatility makes pigs successful, but for keepers, this means they need a diet with all sorts of different food in order to thrive, including meat. Chicken is a popular meat for …
Pigs have a reputation for being smelly, so who would want to keep these animals? Well, these animals are quite clean, and providing they have plenty of space to move around in the smell is dissipated. There are plenty of people who do not worry about the smell, they keep them to boost their food …
If you’re thinking about raising pigs on your farm or homestead, you might be wondering what kinds of goals you should be aiming for. Namely, you might want to know what the average pig weight is so you know you are feeding it and caring for it properly before slaughter. Luckily, in the last few …
If you’ve recently made the decision to raise pigs for meat, you’ve made a fantastic choice. Pigs are an enjoyable animal to raise, offering a high volume of meat and an even higher level of enjoyment for even the novice farmer. Pigs are intelligent and learn quickly, picking up new tricks even faster than dogs! …
