Small-Scale Pig Raising
Small-Scale Pig Raising by Dirk Van Loon, published by Echo Point Books and Media on May 31, 2016, is a comprehensive guide for those interested in raising pigs in a limited space. This revision edition spans 278 pages and is written in English. The book addresses the challenges of raising feeder animals while providing practical solutions for managing time and resources effectively.
Readers will find detailed information on various aspects of pig raising, including housing, feeding, and management techniques. The book also includes step-by-step instructions for home butchering, covering everything from slaughtering to meat preparation. With a focus on producing the most meat with minimal investment, Small-Scale Pig Raising serves as a valuable resource for beginners in agriculture and animal husbandry.
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More Than 100,000 Copies in Print!
Do you dream of raising a feeder animal but have limited land, time, and money? Dirk van Loon has a solution for you! Covering everything from buying your pig to smoking your own bacon, Small-Scale Pig Raising will show you how to produce the most meat for the smallest investment of time and money in a healthy and stress-free environment.
This volume covers the essentials, including:
- Housing & equipment
- Penning & handling
- Commercial feeds
- Alternative feeds
- Pig digestion & physiology
- Breeding & farrowing
- Management techniques
- Butchering
Small-Scale Pig Raising includes in-depth detail on home butchering with step-by-step instructions and photos that break down the entire process from slaughtering to portioning meat for the freezer. This book covers everything a beginner needs to know.
This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1626545537).
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