I have a hog shelter inside their pen, and it gets really muddy and wet. What kind of bedding should I use? Wood chips, hay, straw? What's cheapest?
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How much space is needed for hogs? I will probably have more than 5, but don't know yet. I will probably be using Combo Panels, which you can see here: http://redbrand.com/Products/StockadePanels/RedBrand1-4Gauge.aspx
It comes out to about $2.20 per foot, so that adds up quick. I am thinking 2...
I am wanting to build a fence to contain hogs, but I'm not sure what to use... I am not using electric at this time.
Can I use cattle panels? Hog panels? Woven wire?
I have heard that hog panels are too short, cattle panels are too small, and woven wire I don't know much about it. Could I...
I have been using pallets for the past 3 years of hog raising, but I am looking to upgrade to hog/cattle panels this year. Is it fine to use cattle panels for hogs? Is it strong enough? Are the holes too small? Is the height okay? (I apologize for my ignorance)
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I have used wooden pallets for hog fencing for 3 years now, but it's time to replace the pallets. I was thinking of just using the 16ft hog panels and NO electricity. Would that keep them in? How tall would it need to be?
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have any of you tried these boots?
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If you have tried these boots, or other carhartt boots, please let me know 3 things:
How long did they last?
What conditions were they used in?
How often...
I have 3 red wattle pigs, and they all have runny noses and 1 or two of them has gas. I think it might be ulcers, bloat, or a cold. What do I do for each one?
Symptoms:
Runny noses
Gas
They weren't eating dinner yesterday or breakfast today. I gave them molasses today and they ate their...
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I have been part of backyard chickens but my pigs started acting sick so I joined BYH! I have 3 red wattle hogs, 19 chickens, 2 dogs, and a cat.