By: ricardo lumbardo | 2010-11-18 | Pets There is no denying that a pig stuffed animal can compare in all around adorableness to the teddy bear; with its pink plush fur, curly tail and overall pleasing expression, children and even adults find themselves collectors of all things pig related - including the pig stuffed animal. read more
By: Sarah Brown | 2010-11-13 | Pets Housing pigs is a difficult yet rewarding decision for every one in the family. If you must begin, usually you have to purchase weaned piglets at only 68 weeks. They are usually raised to a market weight, around 200-250 pounds, once they have reached 6 months. You may also need to consider their health and condition such as having good features which include a smooth hair coat, pink-colored skin and alertness. read more
By: Sarah B | 2010-11-20 | Pets The choice of facility type primarily involves a balancing of capital investment, labor requirement, and management expertise. Animal and worker welfare are primary concerns for producers, regardless of the type of facilities chosen. read more
By: Sarah Brown | 2010-11-13 | Pets Consumers are becoming aware of the health benefits of organic vegetables and organic meat. Now you can go to the market and select between commercial and organic products. But why buy if you can produce? Due to the growing popularity of organic farming, farm owners and hog raisers are switching to organic pig farming and organic feeds. Cooperatives are constantly giving seminars and programs on how to raise pigs using organic methods. read more
By: Sarah B | 2010-11-16 | Pets Raising pigs can be very rewarding either for profit or as for pets. But it is certainly not such an easy task. There are many things to consider. Just like any domestic animals, they have to be cared for the right way. And if it is for profit, it would certainly take time as well as an amount of money to be invested before you will be able to reap your reward. read more
By: Jodi Adams | 2010-03-30 | Pets Guinea pigs toys are an excellent way to prevent your cavy from becoming bored and also to keep them active. The exercise they receive while playing with their toys is very good for them. You can buy them or make them yourself, it doesn't have to cost a lot of money to be fun! read more
By: Gwen Garrett | 2010-03-30 | Pets An important thing to know as a guinea pig owner, is the behavior of your piggy. This can help to tell you when he/she is not feeling well, when they are angry, or happy, or even lonely. read more
By: Samantha P. Sanderson | 2011-07-19 | Pets As we discussed earlier in this book, many owners unwittingly purchase pregnant guinea pigs because they were not properly sexed at the pet store. New owners may dismiss a female’s weight gain as just that. The difference between a fat guinea pig and a pregnant one is that a fat cavy is large all over while a pregnant cavy only grows larger in her hindquarters. read more
By: Sarah Brown | 2010-11-13 | Pets Pigs are smart and clever animals. They are independent and can live with minimal supervision. But sometimes a pig behavior perplexes a starting pig farmer, or even a pet owner. Learning how to handle and deal with your pigs relies mainly on understanding their behavior. Here is a list of pig behavior to guide pet lovers and farmers alike. read more
By: Sarah Brown | 2010-11-13 | Pets Pigs are a great source of meat, but they are also great pets. Finding out what pig characteristics are will help you to take care of these intelligent animals. Although traits may vary according to breed, several genetic characteristics are present among pigs. read more
By: Sarah B | 2010-11-14 | Pets Breeding and raising pigs, especially for their meat, is a very lucrative business. If you have the land, the equipment, and the resources to raise pigs, the next step for you is to learn how to raise pigs properly and correctly. read more
By: Sarah B | 2010-11-14 | Pets The diet of your pig is very important for when farming pigs. Although food scraps and leftovers can be fed to your pigs, you should consider proper nutrition for your pigs to ensure they grow up healthy. read more
By: Sarah Brown | 2010-11-13 | Pets The best way of obtaining a pig house is to provide your pigs with a house, which can keep them comfortable in various seasons. The best ones are built from either concrete or bricks since you can clean them easily. However, there are also some which are made of wood surrounded with a wire mesh. The purpose of the mesh is to keep the pigs from gnawing the wood. read more
By: xiaohe7383g | 2011-04-11 | Team Ding pig to "strong words" Kobe beef "China's food safety problems have only just started, because of China's agricultural production than not, there are 1.3 billion people read more
By: Fiona F Bodington | 2010-04-01 | Pets Care of guinea pigs is fairly straightforward once you know what to do. The nails are an important part of guinea pig care. read more