6 Aspects For Successful Start A Pig Farm

The demand for pork is so huge that more and more people are starting their own pig farms in hopes of generating some income for them . The biggest secrets on how to start a pig farm is to have the determination to succeed and to have ample knowledge on the subject. Read up on 6 aspects to remember for successful venture tips on raising pigs and soon, you’ll be reaping the rewards.

1.Buy healthy piglets. Look around you, ask your local government or search the internet for places or individuals that sell piglets. You will want to buy healthy ones ranging from four to eight weeks piglets. Look for those weighing 20 to 50 pounds.

2.Sturdy pig crate & stall. Pig pen that is sturdy, spacious and has proper ventilation. Sturdy because pigs tend to become too rough. Pigs need enough space to move; but not too much so their muscle tissues won’t develop too much and make their meat tough. A good enclosure has around 10 by 10 feet of moving space and around 5 by 5 feet for their eating space.

Put up separate and sturdy troughs for food and water. If possible, use galvanized iron troughs that is easy to clean . Proper ventilation for air to flow freely. This will help the animals cool down as pigs are not known to sweat, which is the body’s way of cooling down

3.Pig feed have a good source of nutrition. This is quite easy because pigs tend to eat anything that is edible. Make sure to mix their feed with something full of nutrients like vitamins and minerals. You can go the natural way and give them lots of fruits and vegetables. Some prefer commercial supplements.

4. Water is also essential in keeping your porkers healthy. This is another vital rule on how to start a pig farm. Pigs need water to stay hydrated, especially since they do not sweat. They also tend to wash themselves or stay in the water so you have to check the supply regularly, and replace with clean water if necessary.

5. Clear out manure. Aside from the annoying smell, you need to manually clean their pens to get rid of the manure. However,find someone who is willing to buy pig manure from you. This is valuable in crop farming as they are excellent fertilizers. You can earn a little extra from something a bit disgusting.

6. Determine the possible market. For huge pig farms, there won’t be much of a problem. Usually, large companies will be the one to approach you to see if your pigs are of high quality so they can start purchasing from you. You should be wary of the competition,  because of more and more people are entering the industry. You will still need to advertise and approach the companies if necessary.

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