This page is here to answer all your questions about pigs and swine including, raising pigs, breeds of pigs, feeding pigs raising pigs for show and auction, fun and interesting facts aboput pigs, and pig housing.
Raising one or more pig accessories to sell as market animals is probably one of the most common 4-H livestock projects. It doesn't require a large amount of money or expensive buildings and equipment and it can be completed in about four months.
The words "swine," "hogs," and "pigs" refer to animals of the porcine family or pig family. The term swine can also refer to the pig family in a general way, and "pig" can be used in referencing young animals. "Hog" will generally refer to animals at or nearing market weight or finished for market. The term "barrow" means a neutered male, and "gilt" means a young female. Pigs are also referred to as growing pigs (40 - 125 pounds ), and finishing pigs, weighing from 125 pounds to market weight--usually about 230 pounds .
The goal of the 4-H market hog project is to encourage integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation and an ability to communicate through activities such as demonstrations, talks, judging events, tours and exhibits.
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