As promised.. here are the current photos of the pigs. Taken Aug. 1st, 2009. As you can see, they have grown quite a bit since we got them. We have had them for LESS than a month in the photos.
Our pigs are a Landrace/Durock cross. You can see in the photo the LONG levelness of the back.
Also a benefit of this breed (Landrace) is they actually have an extra rib compared to other hog breeds. This is beneficial for the reasons of Longer loin, longer ribs and more bacon. They don't get as HAMMY as some other breeds, but who really needs a 24# ham anyway. These should provide a nice 12#-14# ham per side.
UPDATE: we have just added our 3rd 55.5# bag of feed to the feeder. There will be some inaccuracy due to the fact that we just put 5 geese in the pen as well. They are eating the feed, but not at a huge rate. however, it is causing competition for the pigs, thus causing THEM to eat more. They are still not considered FAT pigs. To judge this, look at the pigs Jowls (under their chin) if this is becoming very fat and jiggly or if the pig is forming a fat hump at the back of the neck, remove FULL feed and feed allotment of feed per day. Ours are still a little young for this. They are very active running around all day, building up those hams. They spend allot of time GRAZING on clover flowers in their pasture, have their Bathroom spots as well and have dug a wallow.
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