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    Table Scraps?

    Yeah I have a cuban store that has a produce section and since im cuban I sweat talked the guy and told him I would give him a ham for all the produce for the year and he said heck yeah.. Lucky me the store 3mins from my house so every friday all the produce that doesnt sell goes to me and man...
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    Table Scraps?

    Well now since the pigs like them so much when there cold I useing them to move them to the pasture everyday and they chase me until I give it to them. Thanks, RIRss
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    Need help

    Yeah the cage is on 4 legs and I got ride of the ants already so that done. But I will try the can thing like you said very smart. I was wondering when I can take the babies from the mom so they can start eating and get fat? Thanks, RIRss
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    Table Scraps?

    Ok can I feed the pigs carrots from the school that are in indivdual packs from the school lunch room? And what type of nutriention do they have.. thanks, RIRss
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    Need help

    I have a question here I have noticed that in the 2nd day of the babies being born she has put lots of fur on them, what does this mean? They are in a 2x2 area which is covered on all 4 sides and has a small opening for her to get in and out. She made a nest with wood chips and hay and grass I...
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    Need help

    Okk thank you so much..I put some regular old and traps in there with them and have seen lots of ants going in so hopefully they stop. How many ant bites will kill them?
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    Need help

    Ok well my new zealand meat rabbit gave birth yesterday and I went to check on her a couple minutes ago and there is ants in the box and some of the babies have some ant bites on them. Can this kill them or will it not affect them that much. I put in ant trapps yesterday and there are still some...
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    pigs & sand fleas

    Yeah I have the same thing but im not sure how im going to run it into the pen. I have it connected to the pvc so I still trying to secide on how im going to do it.
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    pigs & sand fleas

    What type of nipple watering system do ou have? I dont have any sand bugs here but I dont know where your llocated so hopefully I dont get any.. Thanks, RIRss
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    Feed

    Well I rather ask and find out than rather be giving my pasture raised pork steriods.
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    farrowing on pasture?

    I let my sow farrow in the pasture a year ago and she did just fine. She gave birth in the summer so during the day she didnt need heat but she mad a nice little hut with things she found. She made the hut before birth and it was pretty big. Thanks, RIRss
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    Feed

    Ok im posting here cause i dont want to start a new thread so. What is the best type of grain to ferment for the pigs. By the best type i mean like protein%. Thanks, RIRss
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    FINALLY corssed the finish line!

    Thanks for the info GROW I am doing a duroc and yorkshire breed. Hopefully they come out good and if one of them is really nice I might keep one for breeding. Thanks, RIRss
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    FINALLY corssed the finish line!

    Well I just got 2 new baby girls and I plan on putting them in the freezer in November so I hope they come along well. Also nice looking pig what did you feed him? Thanks, RIRss
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    Feed

    If I give my pigs feed from the store that I buy in 50lbs bags does this contain steriods and antibiotics in the feed mixture? If so what type of words should I be looking for in the feed label. Thanks, RIRss
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    Florida

    Anyone near Naples FL here??
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    Breeding

    How long should I let them be with the mom before weaning? I have read 4weeks then others say 8 weeks does it really make a big differnce? Thanks, RIRss
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    Breeding

    Im in Florida so do I need to worry about her rolly on the babies and killing them of should I provide a heat lamp any way. My second question is the 3month 3week 3day thing does that mean that the babies will come out on that exact date or can it varry. If you have any tips for me please tell...
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    Breeding

    How many piglets should I be getting from a first time sow? Also how long should I leave the boar with the sow? Thanks, RIRss
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    Breeding

    I have 2 female yorkshires about 3 weeks old and was wondering when can I breed them. What age should they be and when is the best time to do it and how long is the pregnecie last? Any info on breeding and all other stuff will help. Thanks, RIRss
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