Pigs - How to Make Them Pay - In the Sty Or on the Open-Air System - A Handbook for the Pig-Breeder, Smallholder, and Cottager
Pigs - How to Make Them Pay - In the Sty Or on the Open-Air System - A Handbook for the Pig-Breeder, Smallholder, and Cottager

Author: Home Farm Books

Publisher:

Published: 2019-04-17

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781528712941

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First published in 1924, "Pigs - How to Make Them Pay" is a complete guide to keeping and breeding pigs for both pleasure and for profit. Originally designed for those with limited space, this volume contains simple instructions and expert tips intended for amateurs and smallholders with an interest in keeping pigs both indoors and outside. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful illustrations and diagrams, this volume is not to be missed by amateur or prospective pig keepers. Contents include: "The Breeds of Pigs", "Selecting the Stock", "Feeding the Pigs", "The Art of Breeding Pigs", "The Sow and her Litter", "General Management", "Health in the Piggery", "The Prevention and Cure of Swine Fever", "Pig Products: How to Prepare Them", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on pig farming.

The Handbook of Modern Pig Farming
The Handbook of Modern Pig Farming

Author: H. M. Rikard-Bell

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2012-10-19

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1447493060

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This book contains a classic guide to pig farming that presents the reader with all the fundamental information they would need to know abut keeping and breeding pigs for pleasure or profit. It covers every aspect of the subject from stock selection to common ailments and how they can be avoided, making it ideal for novice breeders and owners alike. “The Handbook of Modern Pig Farming” is not to be missed by collectors of vintage agricultural literature. Contents include: “Type And Breed”, “Laying The Foundations Of The Herd”, “Systems Of Running”, “Breeding Sows”, “The Sow And Litter To Weaning”, “Housing”, “Feeding Stuffs”, “Elastic Rations”, “Feeding Home-Grown Produce”, “Hygiene”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on pig farming.

Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding
Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding

Author: Wendy Scudamore

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2015-05-31

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1785000640

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Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding is a comprehensive guide to breeding and rearing pigs in natural conditions without compromising their well-being. The book provides support for novice pig-keepers hoping to breed their own pigs. Moreover, it also acts as a valuable reference for more experienced breeders and offers information about different breeds of pigs and their respective needs. Topics covered include: choosing a breed; selecting a boar; hogging and mating; gestation care; farrowing; and hand rearing. This invaluable reference guide to breeding and rearing pigs is aimed at all pig-keepers, whether novice or more experienced, and also smallholders, farmers and rare breed enthusiasts. Fully illustrated with 77 colour photographs and diagrams.

Keeping Pigs
Keeping Pigs

Author: Claire Scott

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2023-09-08

Total Pages: 682

ISBN-13: 0719842581

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Written by experts in the field, Keeping Pigs – A Practical Guide for Smallholders is the only pig-keeping book aimed both at the small-scale producer and at keepers of pigs as pets that is written from a veterinary and keeper perspective. It offers practical and achievable advice about all aspects of pig husbandry and health, enabling readers to understand how their pigs cannot just survive, but also thrive. This detailed guide is an invaluable source of reference for anyone considering keeping pigs, as well as those who have already embarked on their porcine adventure. With hundreds of photos and diagrams, this book provides everything you need to know.

Pig-Keeping That Pays
Pig-Keeping That Pays

Author: Thomas Allen

Publisher: Caffin Press

Published: 2008-10

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1443719366

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Pig-Keeping That Pays By Thomas Allen. A practical handbook to the profitable breeding and management of the pig. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are now republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Get Started In Pig Keeping
Get Started In Pig Keeping

Author: Tony York

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2019-04-04

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1473684226

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Is this the right book for me? Everything an amateur pigkeeper needs for success Get Started in Pig Keeping offers amateur pigkeepers everything they need to make a success of this increasingly popular pursuit. Whether you are interested in breeding pigs, in meat production, or just want the pleasure of their company, this book covers legalities, basic equipment, picking breeds, understanding behaviour and how to raise and slaughter pigs. You'll get all of the advice you need on daily maintenance of your animal, from feeding to cleaning, and find ample resources if you wish to produce your own meat - or even market and sell it at a local level. Get Started in Pig Keeping includes: Chapter 1: The starting point Chapter 2: Preparation and knowing the rules Chapter 3: Before your pig arrives Chapter 4: Can keeping pigs be cost effective? Chapter 5: Getting your first pig Chapter 6: Feeding your pig Chapter 7: The health of your pig Chapter 8: Breeding from your own stock Chapter 9: Meat for the freezer Chapter 10: Sales and Marketing Chapter 11: Who's who in the pig world Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.