Jan 7, 2009 · I was given a 2 or 3 yr old sow that weighs approximately 500 lbs. Old pet, never bred, fed food scraps and grain. I realize it probably has a lot of fat on it but would the meat …

Jul 28, 2014 · While pigs can live up to 15 years and beyond, their actual breeding life seems to be around the mark that Walter said - between 7 and 9 years. I have known pigs (not mine) …

Aug 1, 2008 · When is a sow too old to breed? I've looked but haven't found an answer. My sow is 4 and her last litter was her biggest and best yet, her body condition was great and stayed …

My favorite cut of meat is the Boston Butt from sows. Old sows can have excellent meat. The flavoring has developed fully and they have fantastic marbling. Note that this is with our pigs …

This video will provide basic and necessary knowledge about: ★ How to select good quality sows and boars. ★ Preparation process before breeding. ★ Steps to perform breeding effectively …

What is the tastiest age to eat a pig? For those of you who have eaten pigs older than the standard 6-8 months. Traditionally pigs have been slaughtered in the fall after fattening up on …

• Gilts (female pigs) reach maturity and are bred at 170 to 220 days of age. • After delivering their first litter of pigs, gilts are called sows. • Gestation (pregnancy) is about 114 days, or 3 months, …

Jul 31, 2021 · Pigs can be bred every 5-6 months. A sow can have piglets every 5-6 months, depending upon when you wean the litter of pigs she is nursing. The most common …

Oct 9, 2022 · It is important to know if you have a sow or gilt momma pig. Sow – A sow is a pig that has given birth in the past. Gilt – A gilt is a pig having babies for the first time.

Like many areas of farming and livestock, pig-keeping has its own lexicon and terminology. This glossary of pig terms should help you understand the most commonly used words and …