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mtngrl812
Exploring the pasture
oooh luvmypets that would make it so much easier for me.... Next time I will find one that isn't a 4H pig and just get a wilder one.
pork purchase failure...
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NH homesteader
Herd Master
Be careful about how wild. Pigs can be dangerous. Go for standoffish instead! We are about to butcher one that doesn't really care that we exist. That works for me
babsbag
Herd Master
The 4h pig was probably used to be handled and was going to be paraded around a ring for the auction so he had lots of lovin' as a baby. I totally agree that it is hard to eat the friendly ones. My pigs weren't mean put I never handled them either so I was ok to see them go, one less chore for me to do.
Alexz7272
True BYH Addict
My 'porkchop' is very friendly and that has been keeping her from butcher, I totally get it. However, I know I'll have to cave soon (if we dont breed her) and send her to freezer camp. Just remember this is not going to be your only chance to have a 'pet' pig or animal. It is totally up to you though.
NH homesteader
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I try to have a piglet or two arrive around the butcher time for the big pig. Babies are adorably distracting!
Ferguson K
Herd Master
All of my 4H and FFApigs were some of the friendliest creatures.
Still a pig and still dangerous when they too 600lbs at a year old.
Still a pig and still dangerous when they too 600lbs at a year old.
OneFineAcre
Herd Master
I can't tell you what to do but remember he's going to get huge
You really need to give him a good life up to the day you take him to the slaughter house
You really need to give him a good life up to the day you take him to the slaughter house
norseofcourse
Herd Master
For some people it doesn't seem to matter, but for me, not using a name helps, some....
Ferguson K
Herd Master
I will say if you decide to keep it just remember you will want to be vigilant in fence checks unless you have a strong, sturdy fence.
They're really smart. But they're still pigs and do what pigs do.
They're really smart. But they're still pigs and do what pigs do.
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mtngrl812
Exploring the pasture
Thank you all for your input. I am hoping he will get big and a bit scary. Then it wont be so hard to send him off to freezer camp.
I had another question which goes along with strong fencing... can I take him out for "walks"? Will he run off or follow me around? Will he go back in his pen to eat? There really isnt much around his pen for quite a way, just weeds and old burnt trees and have been cut and are lying around. If you look at my avatar pic you can see the back ground. I live in high plains desert, so not a lot of brush or grass, but I thought he might enjoy a good romp around in the weeds.
I had another question which goes along with strong fencing... can I take him out for "walks"? Will he run off or follow me around? Will he go back in his pen to eat? There really isnt much around his pen for quite a way, just weeds and old burnt trees and have been cut and are lying around. If you look at my avatar pic you can see the back ground. I live in high plains desert, so not a lot of brush or grass, but I thought he might enjoy a good romp around in the weeds.
