My mom really wants some alpacas and I want to get a few for her. It would be best if I can keep them with goats. The breeder that I am looking at DOES keep her alpacas with goats, BUT I want a few more opinions. From what I have read, they seem to eat roughly the same diet.
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What date? If you get a pig that’s too light, you’re really gonna need to make sure it’s eating. Make sure to have ivermectin (injectable) and safeguard. Personally, I deworm every 30 days. Have you ever given a hog a shot? Well, it’s not easy and they will scream and run. Might be a good idea...
I also plan to show a pig in my 4H county fair this year. Side, top, and back/front profile pictures are best for judging conformation. And yes, barrows can’t be shown again, a year later. You can, however, auction him off any time. Pigs can and will gain 1-2lbs a day if allowed. When judging...
I plan to breed them in the fall (they are 9 and 10 months old) once they make weight. Also planning to show them, and keep them for milk. Its super exciting! I will likely find a stud for them, as I don't think I would be able to keep up with cleaning a buck.
I am an active member on BYC who has decided to look into getting goats this year. Other than the goat 4H, I am also currently in a 4H project for swine. I don't have any goats yet, but I am here to learn more about them so I will be prepared.