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Pig Farming

How to Start Pig Farming Business


Summary: Pigs can be raised in controlled or free environment, as a small- or large-scale business. But in whatever size, a prospective farmer would need inputs as to how to raise pigs efficiently and in a more productive manner. Read from our guide and learn the basics on choosing piglets, proper nutrition, and ideal housing.

Raising pigs can be pursued as a small-scale operation as source of family meat and supplement income or it can be made into a large-scale operation.

Pigs may be raised in highly controlled environments (hog lots) indoor, in open spaces or barns as breeding sows or grown and sold for slaughter to butcher shops. Here are the aspects of pig raising that a grower must carefully consider:

Choosing Piglets to Raise

Pig feeders can be obtained from stock breeders, and producers, in auctions and classified ads. Pigs are of different breeds some of them are well suited for specific environments, indoor or outdoor. Crossbred pigs tend to grow faster, consume feed more efficiently and are vigorous. When buying a feeder, choose the large and healthy looking ones, at least 25 lbs. If you are choosing a male, which is observed to grow slightly faster than females, get one that is already castrated. Male or female, they are preferably immunized. Ask the breeder for health information and stock of the breeder.

Proper Nutrition for Pigs

Pigs feed on both grains and meat. They can also be fed with cooked table scraps and vegetables. Corn is their most common food, but they could benefit from having a diet with protein from soybeans or cooked meat. Further, they grow faster with vitamins and other supplements. Piglets have higher protein requirements than mature ones. Feeds can be bought packaged and in bulk. Pigs must also have adequate supply of drinking water daily, about two to four gallons. Provide water either through a tub or automatic nipple waterer.

Ideal Housing for Pigs

Pigs need housing to keep them warm during cold temperatures and to shelter them from excessive heat. Pigs are sensitive to heat and could die from heat stress. When housed indoors, temperature conditions must be well regulated. Controlled temperature conditions can help maximize growth. Cooling mechanisms for pigs can come in the form of drip water system or a wallow (for a hog pen).

Pigs can be housed indoors in individual stalls, pens (in groups or batch) or in barns. Even if the pigs are raised outdoors they would need a shelter during cold and hot weathers. The housing should have a space for feeding and bedding.

Pig Farm Sanitation

Sanitation is important to keep the pigs disease-free. A mechanism for easy cleaning and removal of waste is necessary for any type of pig housing. Some use slotted pen floors to make waste collection easy. Hosing a barn and removal of manure daily are recommended. So is keeping the floor dry to reduce odour.

After five to seven months, pigs are likely to reach ideal market weight of more than 200 lbs. They could be sold at livestock auctions or slaughtered for meat.
 

47 Responses to "Pig Farming".

1. Kamuli Nelson J.S on 6/9/2009 4:54:04 AM

Am pleased to see this edition If you can send me some contact details of some pig farmers because I've liked the way you do things out and now wish to work hand in hand with you as I take part in pig farming here in Africa, Uganda. MY CONTACT DETAILS ARE: KAMULI NELSON JAGENDAS, KINGS COLLEGE BUDO, P.O.BOX 7121, KAMPALA[U], My mobile is +256 752 183262

2. Kamuli Nelson J.S on 6/9/2009 4:57:49 AM

If I can get to any pig farm out there I can work as a casual laborer or any thing Because of the love I have for pigs. Just get back to me on +256 752 183262

3. fiona on 6/26/2009 11:53:32 AM

This article is very informative. I want to start up a pig farm and have been searching for as much information as possible. Thank you.

4. kyahurwa philip on 7/4/2009 4:18:22 AM

Am on initial stages of starting a piggery farm, however I do not have enough capital and experience required to succeed in this business. How can i get assistance from you. Will be gratetiful to hear from you.

5. JAGDEEP GILL on 7/26/2009 1:10:41 PM

to start a new venture as PIGGY FARM and as an exporter.

6. Amit verma on 8/4/2009 10:23:15 AM

I want to start pig farming so i want some information regarding that.

7. Xolile on 8/5/2009 11:07:45 AM

Please help me with a copy of a piggery business plan

8. Gideon on 8/9/2009 8:57:42 AM

i want to start pig farming in Kenya..Please help me with a copy of a piggery business plan. And any other information relate to starting a pig farm. i Will be grateful to hear from you.

9. Fredrick . M. Chege on 8/17/2009 2:21:33 AM

I want to start pig farming as a smallholder farmer. I need information on construction of pig pens, if you could please send me a plan showing the dimensions and the cost. I intend to start with one breeder sow in the short term. Please assist as I have already sourced for the initial funds required.

10. noma chikosha on 8/23/2009 7:38:24 PM

i want to start a pig farming and need some help how to start it as i am starting from scratch, if you could please provide with the information. Am eagerly waiting to hear from you. thanx

11. keloapere on 8/24/2009 5:22:10 AM

i want to start pig farming, need information for business plan.

12. Robinah Sekabembe on 8/24/2009 6:55:30 AM

I want to start pig farming as a business. I have never done it before. Kindly provide me with all the information necessary to get started. I already have land and the start up capital.

13. percy Mosimane on 8/26/2009 5:53:20 AM

i'm looking for much information as possible as to opening or starting a pig farm. i got a location, all i need is info and if possible the startup capital.

14. Toni on 8/26/2009 11:59:40 AM

Hello, i´m a vet and a trader specialized in pig-production. I´ve worked in Australia, Denmark and Germany. If somebody is interested in any kind of Information about Pig Farming, Vet-stuff, Finance... then just write an email. I am very sorry to say, but it´s not that easy as shown in the article above. Toni

15. Rethabile on 8/26/2009 1:49:55 PM

could you please help with
1.What is the best way of marketing pigs.
2.when to market.

16. Rethabile on 8/26/2009 1:59:14 PM

can you please show me or give a sample of a pig business plan

17. GEORGE MACHARIA MWANGI on 9/10/2009 6:05:27 AM

I have access to a piece of land on which i would like to start a pig farming venture, initially on a small commercial scale but with a view to future expansion. kindly advice on a suitable model for a start. my target market would be meat processing companies in Nairobi.

18. nelson kwada on 9/15/2009 1:57:32 AM

I would like to be assisted in starting up a piggery business. Could you please furnish me a checklist of equipment and other equally important accessories essential in starting pig farming business.

19. Ranie Mariano on 9/15/2009 11:34:22 PM

My family has been into pig farming since my youngest time. Now that i am in right age, i want to venture in this kind of business in my own. can you send me important considerations on how to start this kind of business? thanks.

20. purushottam shrestha on 9/16/2009 7:26:47 AM

found your literature interesting and helpful. looking for a business plan and its budget requirement for a small scale pig farming towards western side of NEPAL. with best regards.

21. michael on 9/26/2009 8:01:45 AM

The literature is very informative. Kindly forward a biz plan for a medium size pig farm.

22. JAMES MOGI on 9/27/2009 2:30:14 AM

I would like to set up a pig farm in Gulu northern Uganda. May you provide me with the construction requirement for the housing and the most suitable breed to keep. What are the other information that you think can be useful for the project. I intend to set up the farm for both breeding and pork.

23. ronald on 10/3/2009 4:49:14 AM

i have already started keeping pigs and i would like you to please submit me a copy of potential clients who can buy one or two pigs. thanks

24. Ronny on 10/4/2009 10:59:01 AM

hi Ton, i thank you for the Good work u are doing but plz i would want to start a pig farm can you help me that's my email nicoronny@yahoo.co.uk

25. Ronny on 10/5/2009 10:46:40 AM

i thought some of the people on this website are here to help us, we who would wish to start up a piggery project. please if anyone can help do the needful because we are on this website to be helped thanks.

26. Joseph Lwanga on 10/13/2009 8:42:45 AM

I am already into pig farming and I am not complaining. Would like some help in accessing better markets for old and young pigs. Farm in Wakiso. (0756439786)

27. Joseph Lwanga on 10/13/2009 8:51:45 AM

Forgot to inform you that you can access training in pig farming from my farm at a small fee. Call 0756439786. Teams of 20 people can be taken through the training at any given time. Farm in Wakiso Uganda

28. Peter Chandia on 10/18/2009 4:21:32 AM

I would like to set up a pig farm in Arua, West Nile. May you provide me with the construction requirement for simple housing using locally available materials and the most suitable breed to keep. What are the other information that you think can be useful for the project. I intend to set up the farm for both breeding and pork, and eventually get sustainable income .

29. AMUTHA PUTHIARAJ on 10/19/2009 3:31:49 AM

I would like to set up a pig farm in vasudevanallur(tamilnadu). what are the steps that i have to take for construction requirement and how can i start this project. please give me the other information for this project.

30. Rochelle Mitchell on 10/21/2009 1:39:21 AM

i want to start a pig farm business in the Philippines. Can you provide me the complete details from construction to raising pigs so I can start my business appropriately. Thanks for the help.

31. ISHAYA DAUDA on 10/21/2009 4:26:26 AM

I want to start pig business in Nigeria i live in Abuja the nation's capital i need your advice on how to go about it thanks.

32. SSEGGAYI Jude on 10/30/2009 6:21:27 AM

I would like to start a piggery project in rural area of my district-Uganda. Right now i am rearing on a small scale, so i would like to expand and what i seek for is financial assistance inform of capital in kind and advise. Thanks in advance.

33. minerva bulacja mrs on 11/2/2009 11:20:00 PM

i want to start a piggery project sammar, philippine, i am rearing on small scale. pls can you provide me the complete details from construction to raising pigs so i can start my business appropriately, remark: i have the land + natural water no electricity. thanks for the help.

34. kapil swett on 11/3/2009 9:32:03 AM

I want to begin a pig farm in Tura, Meghalaya, India, and intend to market them here and in and around the neighboring district. I own sufficient land with regular water supply. Also if I could combine it with small scale farming, I guess that would be good. Kindly let me know how I must go about it in all aspects from the farm design, constructions, breeds, feed etc. thanks in advance

35. racheal on 11/5/2009 4:12:02 AM

i have already started a piggery unit and i would like to know where i can get market and how much a pig goes for at 1 month, 5 months and adulthood. if the prices depend on the weight plz attach weights with corresponding prices.

36. charles kedi on 11/6/2009 12:55:49 PM

educate us on the problem of temperature control if one lives up country where there is no electricity and the shelter constructed is just with iron sheets, what should someone do to ensure healthy pigs.

37. Pio Rymond on 11/7/2009 1:47:22 PM

i was advised by my friends to setup a pigy farm but i dont know anything about it could u plz tell me the nature of business what are the advantage and disadvantage in this business Also send me the business plan to educate me more in this business

38. sebastian Karanja on 11/13/2009 7:16:26 AM

I am a small scale pig farmer in Kiambu. I intend to make my farm one of the most successful and profitable in the region. Kindly send me the most prolific breeds, their source and price{price of an expectant mother)because i want to change this breed as it is retarded in growth and takes so much time to mature. Thanks in advance

39. sebastian Karanja on 11/13/2009 7:19:01 AM

kindly send me the contact addresses of the source of the most prolific breeds in Kenya

40. UGOCHUKWU CHIGEMEZU FORTUNE on 11/14/2009 6:47:46 AM

I really want to expand in my piggery business.

41. UGOCHUKWU CHIGEMEZU FORTUNE on 11/14/2009 7:07:49 AM

I am a commercial pig farmer in Orlu, Imo state of Nigeria. I really want to expand in my piggery business by introducing a very good breed of pig in my farm. I want a contact of an european company where I will have the opportunity to purchase the breed which will enhance my business, undergo an intensive training on how to handle them. Kindly also send me a comprehensive feasibility studies on piggery. Thank you.

42. Archil on 11/15/2009 11:07:51 AM

I am planning on entering into a pig farming business in Georgia and would like to get a business plan for it. If anybody has it or knows where i can get it and tells me I would appreciate it very much. Thank you

43. mwachibua on 11/17/2009 12:08:33 AM

Toni, may I have your email address for further communication please. Otherwise, I have the land all I need is the technical know how regarding piggery as a business.

44. Atuhura Hilda on 11/18/2009 5:05:31 AM

Hi Toni, you've made a genuine comment. but to me i thought it was that easy. i badly need to start a piggery project and am currently writing my business plan. I hope you can be of great importance to me. what are the basic requirements, challenges and costs involved.

45. Atuhura Hilda on 11/18/2009 5:19:16 AM

Am in uganda, Hoima District(Albertain region)East Africa

46. Atuhura Hilda on 11/18/2009 5:27:02 AM

wel, currently am planing my business location area Hoima Town. its simply where am starting the business from with the hopes of getting market any where in uganda but starting with Hoima and the Albertine region at large. Hoima is located in Uganda East of Africa. Hoima town is where i want to work from (business area). E-mail thr_hilda@yahoo.com.

47. kristian on 11/18/2009 9:17:10 PM

I stay in indonesia, i am a chinese, and indonesia is the biggest amount of moslem people country, demand of pork meat is not as much as in abroad. BUT, about pig farm here is few in Java island. anybody can help me to get international joint to set pig farm in east indonesia, bali-lombok-nusa tenggara, maybe? I live in bandung, west java, indonesia. I am a young entrepreneur. i am ready to do this business. business is business, not all about money. make it better environment, food, health and living attitude. PIG farm? why not. kristiansalim@gmail.com

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