Publication Number
1119
Reviewer
Lichtenwalner, Anne
Brzozowski, Richard
Knight, Colt
Photo Credit
Coffin, Donna
Keywords
raising pigs, feeding pigs, backyard pigs
Disciplines
Animal Sciences
Abstract/Summary
So you’re thinking you might like to try raising your own bacon or pork chops. This fact sheet provides a general overview of what you need to know to care for a pig. It covers selecting and transporting, feeding, water, shelter, and other considerations. Armed with this knowledge, you can make an informed decision about whether this project is right for you.
Publication Date
2018
Publisher
UMaine Extension
Publisher Location
Orono
Publication Title
Raising the Backyard Pig in Maine
Files
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Recommended Citation
Coffin, Donna, "Raising the Backyard Pig in Maine" (2018). Cooperative Extension - Agriculture. 16.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/extension_ag/16