Farrowing Day – Aug 3, 2021

Today we had two gilts give birth. The first gilt had a quick and easy delivery. She began her litter … More

Nov 13, 2020 – Synchronization of Swine for Breeding

Today we have 3 sows in standing heat. We collect our own boar, or we ship semen in from a … More

Today we have beautiful fall weather here in south Louisiana. We don’t get much fall color or chill in the … More

Now the way we primarily identify pigs is with ear notching. There is a numbering system that adds up. I’ll … More

We are in the midst of pig breeding season on our small farm. We have 11 sows and gilts in … More

We have two sows that are at their 114 day of pregnancy today. We know the exact breeding date because … More

Have you ever been thanked for just doing your job? Feels great, doesn’t it? In today’s world, everyone is so … More

We have been at our district livestock show the past 3 days. If you know me at all, you know … More

All activities that you are involved in as a child prepare you for adulthood. I love livestock shows for that … More