I always go through Sullivans. I have a 36in whip right now and it is at the right size to work the pig, but not too long that it is a hassle to move around.

Had this issue last year with my gilt. She was stubborn at home, but walked like a dream at fair. If you can try to find a different spot for her to walk, that might do it. She knows where you walk her and is over-confident in her location.

My barrows have been Mack the first year and Buster this last year.

Start walking your pigs the day you get them. If all you do is use your whip to move them around the pen, that is more than enough to get them used to your whip. Once it is warm enough for the pigs to walk outside, do not enclose them and make sure to get them away from the barn. If they begin to ru...

A good idea is to do one pig that is longer and the other stouter. Weather you will put more muscle or fat on is up to you.

I knew nothing coming into showing. It will be my third show next summer. I learned most of my knowledge from my breeder. You should find a breeder that can answer your questions and help you if you need it. You will learn as you go. Basic supplies, a good feed, and pigs will give you most of the kn...

I don't feed city water until after the sale. I always bring water from the same hydrant I water from at home and slowly begin mixing well with city and then get them onto city water slowly. I don't like city water myself and that makes me think why I would feed it to my pigs. I have only showed at ...

I know Sunglo has an 18 percent feed that has oats already in it. I will say that I never heard of doing half and half.