Hi Mike; I have three 30X72 hoops and one 40X80. they are great and I will talk to you about them. Call me at 641-364-6426. Tom ... From: whaleysacres...
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Jan 16, 2002 12:51 pm
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Dear Mike and Tom... I hope you guys would reconsider the long distance phone charges and just carry on your questions and answers here... I am planning a hoop...
Hi Guys; We put all four buildings up ourselves. The worst job is the post to be set. They have to be accurate and solid. There are large differences in the 40...
The Frantzen's
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Jan 17, 2002 5:23 am
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Hi all, Can anyone give some advice on electric fencing (not netting) for hogs. I plan on starting with pigs this spring and want some honest, real-life advice...
In a message dated 1/17/02 4:01:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... I have been using electric fencing for hogs for years, have several variations and they all...
HI JAck; I refcommend that you find a electric fence dealer who knows something. I really like Premier Fence in Washington Iowa. THey will give the advice that...
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Jan 18, 2002 1:58 pm
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Hi, I am going to make a 14 acre pasture for my 20 Chester gilts this spring to farrow in. I will use the High Tensile Wire and 3" wood posts spaced 40 ft....
Dear Group: Some of us have started a new Yahoo group ... PNWPork. This group is for mainly Pork producers, Hog raisers, and pig sellers (NOT potbellies)...
... Jerry had some really good advice on hot wire. I would just like to repeat what he said about gates. Plan the spots where you want to move you pigs out...
That is a great idea. I have heard that the NRCS is going to cost share rotational grazing plans, is this true? Would it have to be just cattle or could pigs...
Thanks Tom, I got the phone number to premier from another reader. Thanks anyway. I'm sure I'll have alot more questions. JACK ... From: The Frantzen's...
Hi all, Hoping that some one can set me straight:)) Are Cedar trees or their seeds piosoness to pigs?? I have been told with great drama that one cedar tree...
In a message dated 1/22/02 3:01:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Yes ... Cedar trees can kill pigs! I would suggest you fall them away from the pig pen. Make...
This might of originated from the recommendation that sow that are going to farrow and farrowing sows should not be bedded in cedar shavings. I can not...
... Hmmm, so I have to aim the tree, Gosh Jerry, you a card hahahahahaha:)) So I will not worry about those trees, they can provide shade as God intended,...
We to have not found any ill efects from ceders. One thing I read was that if you use non kiln dried shavings your pigs may contract arion TB. I don't know why...
To all who are interested in Pasture Pigs. The NRCS is now going to cost share pasture hog establishment, fence, feeders, alfalfa, etc. can be cost sharedm as...
Now, you all are referring to North American cedar trees, right? There are trees in other parts of the world that are called "cedars" but several of them are...
I have a new theory about why cedar shavings aren't recommended as bedding for livestock species. The aroma can make animals ill. We have some orphan kids...
Anybody else seen this article?.... Eat that bacon...Its GOOD for you! Scientists insert spinach gene into pigs to cut fat Japanese researchers have for the...
To anyone wanting to share their opinion, My wife and I plan on trying our hand at raising a few hogs this spring. We have never raised hogs before. This is...
Teresa Taylor
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Jan 30, 2002 8:07 pm
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In a message dated 1/30/02 12:11:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, dtn@... ... Hi Dave... Your plan sounds good... although the manure from 4 pigs will pile ...
Hi Everyone; The best old wisdom from Iowa hog farmers about facilities is that they should pay for themselves in three years and self destruct in 6 years!!...
The Frantzen's
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Jan 31, 2002 3:19 am
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Wondering whether people can give me some thoughts on pig breeds suitable to outdoor production. We are in a quandary. We have mostly saddleback and Tamworth...
Megan and Wil Seiler
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Jan 31, 2002 3:34 am
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We are selling USDA inspected pork and beef and were just wondering what the regulations were on curing the hams and bacon- that is the first question people...
Dear Jim, Curing hams and bacon is considered to be food processing, and would not be covered under the slaughter house's number. You would have to apply for,...
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Jan 31, 2002 2:42 pm
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We also sell USDA inspected pork, beef, chicken and turkey, and I am surprised that the plant that does your pork processing does not offer curing and smoking....
Gordon Watkins
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Jan 31, 2002 3:36 pm
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I think your on the right track with the older breeds. You have to pick whats important to you. A pig that works well on pasture or in confinment. The latest...
