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  1. sixofus09

    Butcher Time

    Thanks for the advice. What are the going rates for pork of the different cuts by the pound. I know for me its going to range based on how much they cost me to raise. The butcher said to package its about $1 a pound in the end. If anyone could let me know how much they charge that would be...
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    Butcher Time

    Hey everyone!! Well its that time. I have 3 that are ready for the freezer. I just had a pig roast with 1 out of the 4 and it was great. It weighted 205 lbs gutted. My biggest question is how to get it packaged. I'm going to have a USDA certified butcher package it for me, but I just...
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    giving my pigs a snack

    http://youtu.be/tpI2GkKTYcs
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    Water freezing

    free small fish pond, 30 dollar deicer 1500 watts. so far so good.
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    my pig progress

    I'm glad you guys like my work so far. As for the chicken wire, those are old pictures when I had them in my coop. I waited a little too long to get them out, but they are finally. I know they wouldn't last long in there. I had a few set backs, and they were in there a lot longer than I...
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    my pig progress

    So far so good. Ill post more as they get older. Im still working on their house. I have the wall finished and sheathing on the roof. I think I'm going to use plexiglass for the gable on the sun side, and a few feet down from the roof to keep the sun in their house so they are warm. It...
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    Finally moved my four pigs.......by carrying them.

    It was one memory for the record books. They are so happy now. I have been building their new house. I stuffed a bunch of hay in there and they seem fine. I picked up a deicer for their water bowl/old plastic pond. I have some pictures I need to up load to show my progress. I can't wait to...
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    Hello from Nh

    Everything is going great so far. I just moved them to a bigger home. I'm going to keep expanding their area all winter, and then start closing it off in areas to start my garden. It's a lot of fun taking care of these little girls/guys.
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    usda organic butcher

    I live in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. I'm looking for a usda certified butcher. If anyone knows someone or any info would be great. Scott
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    Finally moved my four pigs.......by carrying them.

    After setting up an ally electric fence all the way down to their new home we just ended up picking them up and walking them down. My buddy was like,"Lets just try letting them follow the buckets down first." I really didn't want to after all the work I did, but there was more work to be done...
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    How much should I feed my pigs.

    I moved them to a new area. I will keep expanding the area so they don't get " bored ". This winter should be interesting with the ground freezing. Can they still root in the winter? I get a bale of hay every week or so. They don't really seem to munch on it. Now that they are out in the...
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    show me your pig pens/houses/set ups!

    I'm in the same boat as you. I have my pallet fence about the same size (not as good looking as yours). I have my pigs with my chickens in a 20 x 30 run with a 10x12 shed. They are 14 weeks or so. Its time for them to get out. I just spent 250 on electric fence goodies. I think I need to...
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    How much should I feed my pigs.

    Everyone is doing good. I started to give them more feed and they don't eat it all so I stopped that. I think they just love the scraps and every time they see me they're like " oh here comes the good stuff" I feel my chickens green mountain organic feed and will be switching them over to...
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    New Pig Pen! *PICS!*

    How many are you going to put in there?
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    How much should I feed my pigs.

    I have four 14 week old duroc whites and yorks. I feed them twice a day. 6:30am-8:30am and again at 5:30-6:30pm. They get a feed that is 16% protein. I give them table scraps with their feed. I dump the scraps then the feed on top. I give them a paint pale of food. Like the ones you get at...
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    electric fence ideas

    Thanks for the info. I never worked with the stuff so I'm clue less. I started running 250' of wire out back to my sheds. I really do want the solar powered one. I was just told that the batteries don't last and the solar power is too weak for them. I was guessing if I get one that is made...
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    electric fence ideas

    no one... really??
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    Walking my little herd down to their new home.

    thanks for the info. I have alot of spare wood around. Im in the process of getting a charger. I could just run an ally for the time being to get them down there, then take it down. They really dont "take off" so maybe skip a meal or make it late and have them follow me might work. The two...
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    New Hampshire

    Hi I live in Lee. Im having a blast with my backyard herd. Im looking foward to expanding into many new things. I have 4 pigs now that will get my land ready for the spring. I also have 13 chickens that are starting to lay eggs. I cant wait for whats to come. Ill be giving our land a name...
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    electric fence ideas

    I have pallets for fence, but I want to have electric inside to stop from rooting under it. Im going to expand as they age. Im starting with a 40' x 40' area. Ill run 3 lines, so its small for now. I want a charger that I can expand on. This one will hold no more than 3 acres. I would like...
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