The Daily Oink!
Hello, welcome back to my blog! My name is Nevaeh!
I am going to be talking about pigs day to day life as a show pig!
From my time raising show pigs, I learned that starting the day bright and early was key. My pigs would be up and moving first thing, getting outside to stretch their legs and run around before breakfast, which was always served by 10 AM. After that, I'd head off to my own activities, returning in the evening for a walk around, either in the barn or outside, pig whip in hand. A couple of laps in our concrete front yard added a bit more exercise and training. Once that was done, my pig would get some free time in the field while I prepped the food. Every morning and night, my pig ate 2 quarts of beet pulp and 2 quarts of Show-Rite pig feed. Sometimes, I'd mix in half a quart of oats, and for really good behavior, a little treat like a marshmallow or a peach ring. This was our weekday routine. Weekends were more intense because I had more time. After the morning feed, we'd train, making sure to get in two training sessions each weekend day. This is how I structured my pigs' day-to-day life. Now, I'm diving into research to see how others manage their show pigs…
For an overview of what AI says “ A pig’s day involves early morning, feeding with a specialized diet, followed by grooming and exercises like daily walks in a pen cleaning to ensure health and Good appearances”
Pigs on pasture lead active and fulfilling lives, starting their day with a modest breakfast before exploring their wooded hillside for treats like roots, fallen fruit, and nuts. They enjoy napping in straw-lined huts or shady spots and create mud wallows to cool off. The pigs are vocal, often heard squealing, grunting, and snorting, especially when they anticipate the arrival of culled vegetables. They eagerly devour a variety of vegetables, with a preference for melons, tomatoes, and carrots. This varied diet and active lifestyle result in flavorful, darker-colored pork that differs significantly from conventionally raised pork.
The link below is showing a video on how I work my hog from this year 2025 and a little bit of why I did it. The video does cut off at a certain spot, but is a small video just showing how everything works. I do have a longer video that will be posted later on in my blog. Thank you!
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