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by cracklethepiglet
Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Breeding Terminology
Replies: 2
Views: 1585

Re: Breeding Terminology

Thanks! Haha! :D
by cracklethepiglet
Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: show whips
Replies: 15
Views: 21172

Re: show whips

I recommend 39" by Weaver Leather.
by cracklethepiglet
Fri Jul 08, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Breeding Terminology
Replies: 2
Views: 1585

Breeding Terminology

Hi- I'm in 4-H and I'm trying to complete my APR for Swine. I went to go see an artificial insemination. I know breeding terminology, but my mom checks over my record book to make sure everything looks good. Will it be weird when she sees I know breeding terminology? Or should I just say it in a way...
by cracklethepiglet
Fri Jul 08, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: How to protect skin from sunburn
Replies: 3
Views: 8316

Re: How to protect skin from sunburn

I was worried about this too because I had a Yorkshire this past year. Before using human sunscreen, consult with your vet to make sure it's okay. I used a livestock sunscreen by Sullivan's. It was a bit pricey, but she didn't get sunburned! Also, try housing them in a shady part of your yard. If yo...
by cracklethepiglet
Fri Jul 08, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Stubborn York
Replies: 3
Views: 4955

Re: Stubborn York

First of all, use the show stick you're most comfortable using. My preference is the whip, but use whatever works for you. I had a york this past year. She was a pain whenever I practiced with her, but then I go to the fair and she cooperated in the show ring! When the gilt tries to run away from yo...
by cracklethepiglet
Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Walking a pig
Replies: 5
Views: 3903

Re: Walking a pig

Thanks for everyone's advice and help! :)
by cracklethepiglet
Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Walking a pig
Replies: 5
Views: 3903

Walking a pig

I was wondering if it's bad for pigs to just walk around without being trained with a whip, pipe, show stick, etc.? My friend told me it's bad for them to just walk around without being trained, but I kind of find that hard to believe. Is it true? Thanks!!! :D
by cracklethepiglet
Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Buyers' Letters
Replies: 1
Views: 6171

Buyers' Letters

Hi-

I am trying to write Buyers' Letters for my pig. I have no idea who would buy my pig - any suggestions?

Thanks.
by cracklethepiglet
Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:58 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Need to gain weight.... QUICK!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 6490

Need to gain weight.... QUICK!!!!

I have a pig that's 197 lbs. and needs to be 210 lbs. by next Saturday. She's gaining strangely and will gain about 1.5 lbs. on some days, and then she'll gain nothing on other days. My 4-H leader said to give her paylean with an egg. She wasn't clear on how much paylean, how many times a day, and r...