A Practical, Funny, and Slightly Muddy Guide to Raising Pigs-

Written for new homesteaders, 4H families, and anyone who’s ever looked at a pig and thought, “I could raise that,” this book walks you through every step of the journey—from picking your first piglet to smoking your own bacon.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Real-life housing setups, including a low-cost hut build
• Nutrition science explained in plain language
• Feeding strategies, growth math, and feed logs
• Breeding, farrowing, and piglet care (with stories, disasters, and tips)
• Butchering and curing — at home or through a processor
• Pork cut breakdowns, lard rendering, and DIY recipes
• Historical pig facts, folklore, and Bible mentions
• Handy charts, health logs, and printable templates

All told in a voice that’s equal parts farmer, teacher, and slightly sarcastic neighbor, Know Your Hogs is more than a manual—it’s the pig book you’ll actually enjoy reading.