Pig Farming on Small Land

About This Guide

Small space, big returns.

Pigs grow fast, turn feed into meat efficiently and can be raised on a small plot. This guide covers breeds, housing, breeding sows, caring for piglets, feeding each stage, keeping African swine fever out, and the money, with drawings, pen plans, feeding charts and record sheets you can use on your farm.

How to use this guide

• Read Chapters 1 - 2 before you buy pigs or build pens.
• Use Chapters 3 - 4 for breeding, farrowing and piglets.
• Follow Chapters 5 - 6 for feeding and health every day.
• Use Chapter 7 and the record sheets to plan and sell.

What You'll Learn

• 1Why Pigs?
• 2Housing and Pens
• 3Breeding
• 4Farrowing and Piglets
• 5Feeding Pigs
• 6Keeping Pigs Healthy
• 7Money and Marketing

Also inside: A: Record Sheets; B: Quick Reference.