Author | : Dirk Van Loon |
File Size | : 41,7 Mb |
Publisher | : Echo Point Books & Media |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 31 May 2016 |
ISBN | : 1626545537 |
Pages | : 278 pages |
Small Scale Pig Raising by Dirk Van Loon Book PDF Summary
Do you dream of raising a feeder animal but have limited land, time, and money? Dirk van Loon has a solution for you! Covering everything from buying your pig to smoking your own bacon, "Small-Scale Pig Raising" will show you how to produce the most meat for the smallest investment of time and money in a healthy and stress-free environment. This volume covers the essentials, including: Housing & equipment Penning & handling Commercial feeds Alternative feeds Pig digestion & physiology Breeding & farrowing Management techniques Butchering "Small-Scale Pig Raising" includes in-depth detail on home butchering with step-by-step instructions and photos that break down the entire process from slaughtering to portioning meat for the freezer. This book covers everything a beginner needs to know.