Re: Best breed of hog to raise
[Re: G Hose]
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11/26/23 08:35 PM
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Amercian landrace if you can find them. Long hog with an extra rib.
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Re: Best breed of hog to raise
[Re: G Hose]
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11/26/23 09:25 PM
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I've never raised a hog but when I buy one I try to get a Duroc or any of the heirlom breeds.
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Re: Best breed of hog to raise
[Re: Bob_Iowa]
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11/26/23 09:34 PM
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Thanks for all the advice. I’ll will definitely check them out. I guess I didn’t ask are you looking for feeder pigs or are you talking breeding stock? Yes feeder pigs
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Re: Best breed of hog to raise
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11/27/23 08:46 AM
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I have had good luck with Duroc/Cross or Hampshire/Cross. I try and buy from a farmer with good genetics and not any feeder pig to arrive at the Sale Barn. I have been able to finish a hog in 90 days in my mobile pig tractor.
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