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by bigridge
Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Spot Crosses
Replies: 3
Views: 3390

Re: Spot Crosses

It doesn't quite work like that. The spots and red color don't come from the spots or durocs. They come from the Pietrain hogs when they used them back in the 90's. Im not 100% positive on spots but im pretty sure if you breed a York to a spot theyre all white and if you breed a hamp to a spot theyr...
by bigridge
Tue Aug 18, 2015 5:31 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Endless
Replies: 4
Views: 2421

Re: Endless

He should do the job on the Gangster female! And 3D, Forever is very similar in leg size and still just as sound as Endless. Forever has that little extra shot of muscle and is a little more extended and taller through that front end. Hes still very massive.
by bigridge
Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Endless
Replies: 4
Views: 2421

Re: Endless

The best thing to do would be to either call or text Jeff. He's about as honest as they come. But to answer your question the best I can I have not had the chance to use him YET. I saw this boar in person though and hes a freak in terms of bone, mass, and rib. Like as big legged as Ive seen. Hes not...
by bigridge
Fri Aug 14, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Best Son of Ante Up
Replies: 13
Views: 5998

Re: Best Son of Ante Up

Why don't you just use his littermate brother at A Cut Above?
by bigridge
Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Meeker showpig sires
Replies: 3
Views: 2958

Re: Meeker showpig sires

Semen quality is by far the best I've seen from any stud! There wont be any problems sticking sows and if there is they back it up. Saw the boars a few weeks ago and they're deep! Prime is a super tall shouldered and extremely extended boar with a ton of look. He is right where the show pig trend is...
by bigridge
Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: IN THE SHOW RING
Topic: Triple Threat Prospect Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1633

Triple Threat Prospect Sale

We will be having our Triple Threat Prospect sale on April 5th at the Bedford County Fairgrounds in Bedford, Pennsylvania. There will be approximately 50-60 head of pigs and also 20 head of lambs and goats each. There will be multiple consignors. Check out the sale's facebook page called Triple Thre...
by bigridge
Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:02 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Cross Boar that does not toe in
Replies: 9
Views: 3703

Re: Cross Boar that does not toe in

I second the suggestion of Invisible Stripes. He his a boar that is problem free. He will definitely fix those front feet and not add any extra problems!
by bigridge
Fri Oct 11, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: semen and boar studs
Replies: 5
Views: 3016

Re: semen and boar studs

Like I said it definitely depends who it is and what boar. I've seen semen out of the same boar at two different times and one time it looked super good and the next time you could tell it was mixed light. Not light enough that you couldn't get one bred but still light because they had more orders o...
by bigridge
Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: What sire to use?
Replies: 3
Views: 1801

Re: What sire to use?

Invisible Stripes. Travis Perry bred and owned him for 2 years and then sold him to us. He is still on Travis's website www.perryswinegenetics.com and he is on our facebook page under Big Ridge Show Pigs. He will add the base and muscle you need with a super good look. Plus he is a lot cheaper than ...
by bigridge
Thu Oct 10, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: semen and boar studs
Replies: 5
Views: 3016

Re: semen and boar studs

My buddy and I have around 30 sows between the two of us and we check ALL our semen and even other people's. Some studs are worse than others at giving you what you need and sometimes it not really the stud but it depends on what boar. If a boar is booked up and depending on who it is they'll dilute...
by bigridge
Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Full Strut
Replies: 4
Views: 2695

Re: Full Strut

Just bought a Full Strut x Head On boar from Jeff Meeker a few days ago. A couple of us went in on him. He's posted on his website in the boar prospect section. Jeff described Full Strut as really correct and can really reach out on the go like the best swaggers. Hes got the look, muscle, front end ...
by bigridge
Wed May 22, 2013 11:29 am
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Johnny Outlaw
Replies: 2
Views: 1501

Re: Johnny Outlaw

I have a Johnny Outlaw boar that is super complete. I dont know what the dam looked like but she was a Power to Change sow. He is square on all 4 corners, super sound, long and big framed and packs plenty of muscle for his frame size. Once he is big enough we will collect him and he will definitely ...
by bigridge
Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: How Long A Pig Should Be Exercised?
Replies: 6
Views: 14724

Re: How Long A Pig Should Be Exercised?

Dont put them on a treadmill, get out and work them! They wont know how to respond to a whip if you put them on a treadmill and if they slip and fall its a very good way of getting your hog hurt. Treadmill is a bad idea, do it the right way and get out and walk them until they really start to slow d...
by bigridge
Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: BOARS
Topic: Big framed cross boars
Replies: 4
Views: 1794

Big framed cross boars

Hey guys, I was wondering what cross boars are bigger framed. I have a sow and a gilt that are really moderate and from what I've been seeing moderate isnt the way to go so what boars will really breed the size into them? They are also pretty complete sows, good ribbed and the right amount of muscle...
by bigridge
Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: REPRODUCTION
Topic: Worried and Crazy any thoughts
Replies: 10
Views: 2525

Re: Worried and Crazy any thoughts

18 pigs is a lot! To start with, the next time this happens it would help to have some oxytocin on hand. It will make her contract and you give 3 cc's near the vulva for every 30-45 minutes she doesnt have a pig. You may have to go inside but I dont like to. She should be done having pigs. If she is...