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Pig Farming Guides

Practical guides on measuring, weighing, and tracking pig growth — no scale needed.

How Much Feed Does a Pig Eat Per Day? Daily Intake by Weight

Daily pig feed intake by weight and growth stage, plus the key factors that increase or decrease how much feed a pig actually needs.

When to Butcher a Pig: The Ideal Slaughter Weight Guide

The ideal pig slaughter weight is 250–280 lbs for most breeds. Here's how to time your butcher date, avoid the finishing plateau, and hit the best meat-to-fat ratio.

Pig Weight by Age — What to Expect Week by Week

From newborn piglets to market-ready hogs — benchmark weights and average daily gain figures for every phase, plus the key factors that push pigs above or below the curve.

How to Measure a Pig's Heart Girth Correctly

Heart girth is the single most important measurement for estimating pig weight without a scale. Get it wrong and your estimate will be off by 20 lbs or more.