Looking at some replacement boarlings and discussing the traits I look for when selecting. Follow on FB - / farmbuilderjordan Join the Discussion - / farmbuilder On the web - www.farmbuilde...
A.I. is the only way to go. We only used 3-4 teaser boars for an entire 3800 head commercial sow farm. Including every task from gilt development, heat check, and actual A.I. exposure.
Selecting your own replacement boars is interesting. How do you keep diversity? Can you breed the boars with their daughters? Granddaughters? Or is it boar 1 to mother, boar 2 to daughter, boar 1 to daughter of boar 2...? What is the minimum size herd to keep diversity up?
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So with 2 boars in each area how many sows do you have in with them , do they not need rest? and with 7 groups do you follow with another set of boars in case some didn’t get pregnant so 4 of groups are feeding piglets?
As a farrow to finish operation, how to manage your boars when they aren't breeding? Do you have a separate area for them? Or are they always on a breeding schedule?
Finding red hamp boars in Kentucky is near impossible at the moment It be great if I could find one to breed my gilt I’m aiming to keep, how much do y’all sell your young boars for?
@@FarmBuilder And you rotate 7 groups of sows you said, right? This number gives you enough time between groups to do your moving and chores and weaning? And bad winter weather might only affect one of those groups, and it is what it is, we can't predict those really cold mornings. I assume you just give them their farrowing sheds turned away from the wind and give them a bit of extra straw. It is refreshing to see someone who knows what the heck they are doing and is doing it economically. Also, I really like your calm voice and that you don't ramble on. Good stage presence and good flow of information thank you. I just found your channel, I am a new fan! Hi from northern Idaho :-)
Do you castrate under the recommendation of the vets? Thanks. From other free-range pastured farmers, they said there are couple of different ways to castrate different animals. Thanks
When the boar’s are done and your ready to replace them, do you castrate them and butcher? Or is there no worry of Boar taint? I’m new to raising pigs. Ive been studying pretty hard. Thanks!
I dont dock tails or clip teeth. Tail chewing is a sign of stress typically seen in confinement settings. Teeth clipping is for when sows are in farrowing crates and can't get away from piglets biting their teets. Our sows dont have that issue.
Wild as it sounds and we have no idea are abusers in comparison to this domestic peaceful boars. Wild are beasts and super aggressive. They surely have a high testosterone level. I even heard those who catch them say it. One even have one jumping a 6' iron straight up fence and escape it. He said "wild hogs can jump!" Some of you have to see it to believe the energy those have!
Straight legs is actually a trait you do not want. They need to show some flexibility especially on the front end. On pasture this young boar may do all right, but I suspect he would break down in a confinement situation. Just my opinion.
