Pigs

Well now on to the piggies..
We purchased 3 pigs this year. Went to the same farmer we purchased from last year, as we liked the results. They were bigger this year when we got them, seems like they have grown so fast.
However they are 3 different sizes. One has a hernia, testicular. So we have to really watch him. he is the smallest and likely NOT to make a big weight. One of them is very large and will be by far the biggest for the long haul.
Lucky for us, when we bought the feed the prices were down. YEA..
Initially the cost of the pigs $100 for all three
500# of feed $74
500# more feed $82 (both feeds we decided to keep at 18% protein to get them bigger faster.
this batch as learned EARLY to drink from the barrel nipple drinker. they drink about 50 gallons of water 2 times a week.
They have received whole cow milk, along with veggie left overs from the garden. we dont feed them trash or rotten food. But pea shucks, corn cobs and husks, tomato cores from fresh tomatoes and the occasional fractured chicken egg. this all goes into the trough and they love it.
My mom decided to sort thru her old canned peaches. WOW.. that was pig candy. sounds horriable but they seem to really love it.
We are still not ready for slaughter, are expecting september time.
I will update later with more information.