Today we had two gilts give birth. The first gilt had a quick and easy delivery. She began her litter … More
Tag: show pigs
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
Sept 19, 2020 – Fall 4-H Pig Sale
Today we have beautiful fall weather here in south Louisiana. We don’t get much fall color or chill in the … More
Sept 4, 2020 – Swine Identification
Now the way we primarily identify pigs is with ear notching. There is a numbering system that adds up. I’ll … More
March 10, 2020 – Inducing Parturition in Sows
We have two sows that are at their 114 day of pregnancy today. We know the exact breeding date because … More
Jan 20, 2020 – Enchiladas
Today is the day we set aside to celebrate the life and mission of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. My … More
Jan 16, 2020 – Going Showing
It’s moving day! Not for us, for the 4-H animals. Today our entire 4-H club moved all of their show … More
Farrowing Piglets
We have 3 litters of piglets! Here is the “birth story” Young female pigs are called gilts. Once they give … More
A Girl and Her Pig
We breed and raise several litters of pigs throughout the year. We primarily raise Show pigs for kids to show … More