Monday, January 20, 2014

Raising Your Own Backyard Pig Or Hog

By Lianne Derocco


Yes, it may be within the understanding of the majority that a great number of hog farms can be found in the United States but not everyone is aware that many of these hog farms are but small-scale and not really big factory ones. Besides that, most people have become enthusiastic about the back-to-the-land campaign in that they raise their own backyard hogs.

Needless to say, raising hogs is not like tending a cat or a dog because this one can be more time consuming knowing that this particular animal would later be slaughtered for consumption. If you so decide to raise hogs, make sure that you have made a thorough research on the different types of hogs, their health, housing, feeding need and all other concerns before buying.

Housing should be ultimately ready and set up prior bringing your hog home. This is what will protect your pig from outside elements and also where there can be easy access to the pig's water and food. And since it is about 170 days before pigs can be slaughtered, a huge amount of food and water will be necessary.

Waste is something that pigs produce on quite a big amount as one pig alone is sure to produce more than your domestic dog daily. This therefore requires you to be with a waste containment area like a hog waste pit. Aside from the need to contain waste in this area, it should also be treated in order to prevent extreme smell. This is because apart from being unpleasant, odors can be toxic and attracts flies which bring about diseases.

You can treat agricultural waste easily with a product such as AgraSphere. This agricultural waste product uses a mix of helpful bacteria to break down waste solids and to reduce sludge, foaming and crusting. This product is simply tossed into the waste pit and then begins eating away at the solids.

You should know that this is a biodegradable product and it only requires you merely toss it. You don't have to mix it into waste or remove it later. There are no chemicals contained in this product hence assuring you of no further toxicity whereby it can even produce better fertilizers, thanks to its bacteria which helps increase nutrients in the waste.




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