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Raising Swine
Hog production, like most of farming, has become highly specialized. Before undertaking a swine project and deciding on a breed, you must decide what is expected. Raising swine for meat is different than raising them for breeding purposes. Raising potbellied pigs is different yet. However, if done as a hobby, a family size of four will have enough pork for meat purposes, by raising one hog at a time, twice a year.

Housing and Equipment

Swine do not require a great deal of space. The basic equipment needs are a small shelter, self-feeder and waterer. A properly built pen will keep the pigs clean and consequently keep odors to a minimum. The following table lists the space requirement recommendations for pigs using a building with a form of overhead covering:

Pig Class Square Feet

Growing-finishing 6 sq.ft. inside, plus

6 sq.ft. outside

Sows 11-12 sq.ft. Inside, plus

11-12 sq.ft. Outside

Boars 40 sq.ft. Inside, plus

40 sq.ft. Outside

Shade is extremely important for hogs. In very hot weather it may be necessary to wet them down to prevent prostration. If some form of shade is not available, as in a treeless pasture, erect a simple shelter, open on all four sides and as far off the ground as possible.

Selection

Buy a weaned pig weighing about 40 pounds, eight weeks old. The hog should have already been wormed. If you are raising swine for eating purposes only, then purchased male pigs should already be castrated, and now referred to as a barrow.

When selecting a pig, choose the healthiest one. Even if you have little experience with swine, it is easy to spot the healthy ones in a litter. Do not pick a small, listless animal or one with obvious defects. Choose one with bright eyes, alert nature and a good appetite.

Feeding

Since feed costs represent 70 to 75% of the cost of swine production, you should carefully analyze all aspects of the feeding program. Swine require various levels of nutrients depending upon size and weight. In general, nutrients can be classified as energy, protein, minerals and vitamins.

Energy is expressed as the amount of total digestible nutrients (TDN). As a general rule, rations that contain 70-80% TDN are adequate for all classes of pigs. Young pigs, up to 77 pounds, need about 16% protein in their diet for optimum growth and development. On the average, a 40-pound pig will eat about 2.75 pounds of 16% protein feed a day and gain 1.10 pounds a day. Barrows will eat slightly more and gain slightly more than gilts, and consequently often cost a little more to purchase. Pigs this age require about a gallon of water per day.

Vitamins and minerals are important in any animal’s diet, and swine are no exception. Most producers will either buy a complete ration from a feed company or purchase a hog supplement to mix with homegrown feeds. If you do the latter, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Follow the nutrient requirements closely.

Care and Management

The care and management of the market hog is fairly simple. Usually all you need is to provide pigs with plenty of feed, water and adequate protection from the weather. However, a few other precautions should be followed:

After purchasing your pig, take it home and allow it to get acquainted with the new surroundings. Then you should:
Spray for lice.
Treat for worms with a recommended wormer, once at about 40-50 pounds and again at 100 pounds.
Check with your veterinarian on what shots, if any, are recommended.
Provide feed and fresh water free choice at all times. (Best through the use of self-feeders).
Watch that the pig does not get too hot in the summer. Since swine do not sweat as we do, they may need some help from you. You may need to spray pigs with a fine mist of water on very hot days.
Cleaning the pen frequently and thoroughly will help you to raise your hogs without additional antibiotics and medication.
Keep bedding dry.
Sunshine and fresh air are the cheapest and best disinfectants.
Good nutrition is essential for health.
Swine Terms

Gilt: Young female swine

Sow: An adult female swine

Boar: An uncastrated male swine

Barrow: A castrated male swine

Gestation Period for Swine: 114 days.

Additional Information
1 RAISING A FEW CATTLE FOR BEEF, Larimer County Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Prepared by Denise Stapelton, Agriculture Consultant, Colorado State University Extension, Larimer County. Information acquired from 4-H manual: Your Colorado Beef Breed Project, USDA bulletins: Raising a Few cattle for Beef and Keep A Cow.

2 SHEEP MANAGEMENT, Larimer County Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Prepared by Denise Stapelton, Agriculture Consultant, Colorado State University Extension, Larimer County. Information acquired from 4-H Sheep Handbook and Colorado 4-H Sheep Production.

3 Colorado Horse Care, Pamphlet, sponsored by Colorado State University Cooperative Extension and Colorado Horse Development Board.

4 SWINE MANAGEMENT, Larimer County Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Prepared by Denise Stapelton, Agriculture Consultant, Colorado State University Extension, Larimer County. Information acquired from Pork Industry handbook, Oklahoma State University.