Small Scale Pig Farming

Health Monitoring Tip 1️⃣: Monitor pigs for foot problems such as hoof issues or frostbite. How to look for foot frostbite: The area will become pale, then bright red, swollen, and painful. Affected areas can die and cause a line of separation to develop between healthy and affected tissues, turning blue. Hoof issues can also show up in the form of cracks or foot infections, introducing bacteria or infection. Make sure you're checking your pigs' feet often. #Farming #Farm #Pigs #SwineHealth #RaisingPigsOutside

Before we dive into specifics, let's talk about the importance of herd health for pigs raised outside. The outdoors introduces a few risks including disease and weather concerns. In 3 minutes, learn more about how you can keep your outdoor herd healthy. #HerdHealth #Farming #Farm #Pigs #PigFarming #SwineHealth #RaisingPigsOutside

Pigs are tough animals but they require regular monitoring to ensure they're healthy, especially during the winter months. There are a few key things to keep an eye out for in the cold. Check-in with us throughout the month as we share them! #HealthMonitoring #HealthCheck #Farming #Pigs #SwineHealth #RaisingPigsOutside

Welcome 2025! Thank you to everyone who turned to use for resources last year. We love the opportunity to support the small-scale pig farming industry here in Canada. We look forward to another great year of sharing information and connecting with you all. #HappyNewYear #Celebration #2025

Happy Holidays, all! We hope you enjoy this time to observe family traditions, gather with those you love, and prioritize rest. See you in the new year! #HappyHolidays #HolidaySeason #TisTheSeason

As we head into the holiday season, we're wrapping up our info about pig warmth for the month. Thank you for following along! And, as always, please feel free to send us an email with your pig farming questions: smallscalepigfarming@gmail.com Enjoy the holiday season! #December #Winter #Farming #Farm #Pigs #PigFarming #SwineHealth #RaisingPigsOutside

Winter brings a whole new set of requirements for your pigs. Looking for more resources about keeping your pigs warm and healthy all winter? Check out this recent blog for tips! #Blog #Winter #Farming #Farm #Pigs #RaisingPigsOutside

Let's talk pig bedding specifics. Bedding is used to increase pigs' comfort and keep them warm. In addition, bedding provides many benefits for sows and growing pigs like nutrition, thermal regulation, physical comfort, and environmental enrichment. ➡️ Clean bedding should always be used. ➡️ Use enough bedding that the floor beneath remains dry. ➡️ Pigs with bedding should look clean. If they look dirty, they probably need more bedding. ➡️ Don't use bedding in areas where pigs are fed and watered. ➡️ Change it entirely every 3-4 days. Browse our site for more resources. #Straw #PigBedding #Farming #Farm #Pigs #SwineHealth

Bedding is a key factor in ensuring your pigs stay cozy this winter. You've got a few main options when it comes to bedding: 1️⃣ Small grain straw (wheat, oat, barley) 2️⃣ Cornstalks 3️⃣ Shredded paper 4️⃣ Woodchip/coarse wood shavings 5️⃣ Pea and bean straw 6️⃣ Sawdust #Bedding #Straw #Farming #Farm #Pigs #RaisingPigsOutside

There are many simple ways you can upgrade your pig's shelter options! ➡️ Add structures in your pastures that serve as windbreaks and keep precipitation off. ➡️ Your pigs may require additional heat sources, especially younger pigs. This includes heat lamps, forced air heaters, radiant tubes, and gas-fired brooders. ➡️ Ensure shelters let minimal air in by covering gaps and doorways with tarps. Happy upgrading! #Winter #Farming #Farm #Pigs #SwineHealth #RaisingPigsOutside