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re: 4-H / FFA Livestock raising
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:26 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:26 am to FelicianaTigerfan
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Wanting a blue butt but really tempted to drive to Tx and get a Red Wattle (Heritage Breed).
I wouldn't waste the time with showing a red wattle because more than likely it won't be a show quality mainly because no one shows red wattles.
Bluebutts are popular but the cross classes will be the most competitive at the show. I'd go with a yorkshire. You can still get a good quality animal that'll show against its own breed.
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Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:48 am to pointdog33
I'll assume Duroc/Red Wattle are the same thing, atleast it appears that way. Regardless, plenty of people still show them, there's still a Duroc division at the district/state level. Aside from the OPB division it's probably the least competetive.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:52 am to YOURADHERE
They look similar to durocs but Red wattles are their own breed.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 9:25 am to FelicianaTigerfan
I would secure that fencing at the bottom of the pen 10x's what you think you need. Raised hogs for about 4 years and almost once a year they'd get out from someone not latching the gate properly to pushing up under the fence. Real fun chasing pigs around the yard 
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I would also make sure the area drains well. My pen was covered, but the front was open. Had a raised wooden deck in the back. One year a waterline busted the front became a mud pit. Rain coming though the front kept it a mud pit all season. One pig came out awesome because the mud pit was a workout and kept it toned. The other didn't make weight because it couldn't keep it on having to trod through that mud.
. I would also make sure the area drains well. My pen was covered, but the front was open. Had a raised wooden deck in the back. One year a waterline busted the front became a mud pit. Rain coming though the front kept it a mud pit all season. One pig came out awesome because the mud pit was a workout and kept it toned. The other didn't make weight because it couldn't keep it on having to trod through that mud.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 9:59 am to FelicianaTigerfan
That pen doesn't look half bad, especially for a tame pig. I wouldn't put no wild piney woods rooter in there though...
You had the room. I would have made the pen bigger so it has more room to roam, and the floor doesn't become a big shite/mud hole quickly.
You had the room. I would have made the pen bigger so it has more room to roam, and the floor doesn't become a big shite/mud hole quickly.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 10:27 am to Clyde Tipton
It's built up with about 8 yards of sand and with rain the sand just gets compact. Hoping that keeps from it becoming a mud hole.
I'm hoping to find a pig next week so I'll have this weekend to finish securing it a little more
I'm hoping to find a pig next week so I'll have this weekend to finish securing it a little more
Posted on 9/30/14 at 10:45 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Be sure and post pics of the pig. 
Posted on 9/30/14 at 10:58 am to FelicianaTigerfan
What time is Randy's Sale on Saturday? I'm right around the corner from him.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 11:11 am to pointdog33
8am I think. Really trying to find somewhere else to get one. Don't wanna pay auction price the first year
Posted on 9/30/14 at 11:39 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Serious question but what are you looking to spend? Some of these guys will usually let guys pick up the pigs that didn't sell through the auction in the $250 range.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 12:00 pm to YOURADHERE
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Serious question but what are you looking to spend?
As little as possible. I hate the idea of paying auction prices
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:24 am to FelicianaTigerfan
So did you end up getting one bought?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:28 am to YOURADHERE
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So did you end up getting one bought?
Not yet. Still looking. Wont be able to make it to any auctions so hoping I find a producer selling some in the next week.
From my understanding the auction last weekend sold out and lowest was in the 550 range
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 10:32 am
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:36 am to FelicianaTigerfan
There's another sale Saturday at the Lamar Dixon. Might be worth checking out.
Posted on 10/12/14 at 4:20 pm to YOURADHERE
Posted on 10/12/14 at 5:01 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
The Duroc is a little lean in the hams.
This post was edited on 10/12/14 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 10/12/14 at 5:06 pm to h0bnail
He's a little stunted in his growth
Posted on 10/12/14 at 6:32 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Looks good! Where'd you end up buying from?
Posted on 10/12/14 at 6:41 pm to YOURADHERE
Local guy that usually just breeds 2 sows and divides the litters between his 3 kids to show. Had an extra so I snatched it up
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