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by Shawver Show Pigs
Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:54 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Boar that produces fast growing pigs
Replies: 2
Views: 12126

Boar that produces fast growing pigs

I have a sow that produces great pigs but there is only one problem they are always slow growers! The last litter was all 6 months and two weeks old ranging from 195- 257 lbs. If it was one or two then I wouldn't worry but even the better ones were only 250. Is there a Boar that can help produce fas...
by Shawver Show Pigs
Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Just starting out.
Replies: 4
Views: 4307

Re: Just starting out.

I agree with all of the above as well. Just be prepared to lose money and/or stock. I have been doing this for almost 4 years now. It is a huge eye opener, before I showed pigs my whole life then decided to start breeding for local county fairs and a few have went to state fairs. It is very rewardin...
by Shawver Show Pigs
Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Cherry Wood Shavings??
Replies: 1
Views: 1676

Cherry Wood Shavings??

I have been told that you can't use cherry wood shavings for pig bedding. Is this true?? I've had pigs for years and have never heard this before. I go to a lumber yard to get free wood shavings and different kinds of wood can always be mixed in and I don't want to chance a problem is this is true. ...