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Winter Pig Housing

Posted on Saturday September 28, 2013 by Walter Jeffries

Forming of Butcher Shop Administration Ceilings Patrick asked in comments: Any advice on younger pigs over the colder months? (USDA Zone 7) Feeders and breeders do well over the winter however I recommend not trying to farrow in the worst … Continue reading →

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Fall Foliage – Prepping for Winter

Posted on Tuesday October 1, 2013 by Walter Jeffries

Fall Foliage Peaking Out Around Marsh Mountains Fall is officially here. Not just by the Equinox but the trees have begun to change color. Or rather the yanked on their fall wardrobe. It happened suddenly. One day I photographed a … Continue reading →

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Winter Farrowing Question

Posted on Tuesday March 6, 2012 by Walter Jeffries

Boar Pig Gathering Hay for Nest – Unusual Male Domesticity JRC asked: We have two gilts that will farrow within the coming week. We are planning for them to farrow in the eight by eight three sided metal sided shed … Continue reading →

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Winter Farrowing Ideas #1

Posted on Wednesday January 25, 2006 by Walter Jeffries

I’ve been writing about our new experience of winter farrowing and several people have emailed me or left comments asking for more details. A few people are in the situation of having a sow that will soon farrow and wanted … Continue reading →

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