Pig Fencing: What Actually Holds a Pig
Pig fencing fails in ways that surprise people coming from other livestock. A pig does not test a fence by leaning on it or jumping it. It tests the ground underneath, the gap at the corner, and the moment the gate latch is loose — and it is patient.…
How Much Space Do Pigs Need?
How much space do pigs need is the first question that has to be answered before a single board gets cut, because everything else—feeder placement, shelter size, how often you move them—follows from it. Most of the figures circulating online are not…
Small-Scale Pig Farming in the USA (2026): Complete Backyard & Homestead Guide | USAPIGS
Introduction Small-scale pig farming in the USA has grown substantially as more Americans seek to produce their own food and embrace homesteading lifestyles. Whether raising a few backyard pigs for the family freezer or establishing a pastured pork…