Berkshire Pigs - Questions on Raising and Flavor Profile
Tasha Greer
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Wow Tasha, 350 lb. in 10 months. That is quite amazing.
I am going to confess that I am a little bit afraid of pigs and haven't raised them - ever Pork is my favorite meat though.
Did you see that Home Grown Food Summit presentation on heritage pigs by I think it was Jeanette Berhinger?
I am going to confess that I am a little bit afraid of pigs and haven't raised them - ever Pork is my favorite meat though.
Did you see that Home Grown Food Summit presentation on heritage pigs by I think it was Jeanette Berhinger?
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I have not raised Berkshires, but have Hampshire/Yorkshire crosses. We had our first butchered last year at about 7 months, and they were 340/350 lbs, with about 285 hanging weight. They were by far the most delicious pork I have ever had! We supplement their feed with brewers grains, so ours are not "organic", but raise with no drugs or antibiotics. I also give the brewers grains to the cows and chickens and they all love them. A big plus is that I get them free from a micro-brewery. I have an American Guinea Hog that is slow growing but we will be butchering him in a few months. My first one of this breed so interested to see how he will turn out.
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