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by todd1279
Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Boar Suggestion
Replies: 3
Views: 3962

Boar Suggestion

I have a Sharp Dressed Man x On The Verge sow. She is very well balanced, moderate frame and great milking sow. I'm looking to breed her for replacement gilts. I'm looking to add a touch more power and bone with out downsizing to much. Looking either cross, york or hamp boars that are making great r...
by todd1279
Fri Sep 29, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Chester Whites
Replies: 0
Views: 2132

Chester Whites

If you were looking to start up chester white line, what would your top 3 programs be? The ones that come to mind for me are Armstrong, Corya and Yantis. Thoughts?
by todd1279
Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:09 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Best Son of Ante Up
Replies: 13
Views: 6002

Re: Best Son of Ante Up

I believe all the Ante Up sons Ryan has now in his stud were boars in his online sales this spring. We had a littermate to Straight Up and What's Up. Did very well for us, won it's class. He just got a little tired for champion drive and wouldn't cooperate in the ring. Nice litter of Hogs, I believe...
by todd1279
Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Chester Boar
Replies: 2
Views: 1427

Chester Boar

Looking for a chester boar who is super sound on his back wheels and square in his hip? New to the chester breed so I could really use some help. I like forgive and forget at crossroads.
by todd1279
Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Boar Suggestion
Replies: 5
Views: 2903

Boar Suggestion

Have a really nice gilt (TREE SHAKERxBLUE BLOOD) shw was Reserve at our State Regional, her mother won her class and was a litter-mate to the Grand Champion last year at the same show. I need to make her a tad taller-fronted and protect her by adding bone. Any Suggestions??? I was thinking Bone Coll...
by todd1279
Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:15 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Carrier white boar
Replies: 3
Views: 1498

Carrier white boar

Curious if anyone knows of a carrier white exotic out there? I know of "got milk" at triple b. Any other boars out there?
by todd1279
Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: No Fare
Replies: 1
Views: 1562

No Fare

<t>I saw No Fare online last year and was tempted to use him..I thought he looked really good. Just wondering if anyone could tell me what are his downfalls, what kind of sows you would recommend breeding him too and how do his pigs look?<br/> <br/> Just got back into the showpig industry after bein...
by todd1279
Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:04 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: show pig feed supplements
Replies: 10
Views: 14397

<t>I do, when we go buy the hogs we we pick from the same set as the competitors at the fair and their always in the champion drive, infact last year i had a litter-mate to the champion. i asked the girl who won how the feed and they said find out yourself. i understand genetics is important but all...
by todd1279
Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: show pig feed supplements
Replies: 10
Views: 14397

show pig feed supplements

<t>Just looking for some advice for what supplements to add to my show pig feed. I'm a 16 year old FFA member and i have been buying show pigs for a summer project for the last two years. my pigs aren't as wide and heavy muscle as the ones i show against. Just wondering if anybody can give me some p...