Pig farming also known as piggery, from the research carried out by MartnewsReports, is one of the businesses that can catapult an investor from the position of an employee to that of an employer of labour with high returns on investment within a little space of time.
Pig production business in a state alone has the potential of generating about $2 billion (N300 billion) annually and can turnaround financial story of a small entrepreneur.
Despite the profitable in piggery, many Nigerians are still overlooking this oppourtunity because of the ignorance of the business.
Raising pigs can be pursued as a small-scale operation as source of family meat and supplement income or it can be made into a large-scale operation. Pigs may be raised in highly controlled environments (hog lots) indoor, in open spaces or barns as breeding sows or grown and sold for slaughter to butcher shops. Here are the aspects of pig raising that a grower must carefully consider:

Housing for Pigs
housing or land is the biggest investment in this business. Once, this is secured, other expenses are minor. Pigs need housing to keep them warm during cold temperatures and to shelter them from excessive heat. Pigs are sensitive to heat and could die from heat stress. When housed indoors, temperature conditions must be well regulated. Controlled temperature conditions can help maximize growth. Cooling mechanisms for pigs can come in the form of drip water system or a wallow (for a hog pen).
Pigs can be housed indoors in individual stalls, pens (in groups or batch) or in barns. Even if the pigs are raised outdoors they would need a shelter during cold and hot weathers. The housing should have a space for feeding and bedding.

Choosing Piglets to Raise
Pigs are of different breeds some of them are well suited for specific environments, indoor or outdoor. Crossbred pigs tend to grow faster, consume feed more efficiently and are vigorous. When buying a feeder, choose the large and healthy looking ones, at least 25 lbs. If you are choosing a male, which is observed to grow slightly faster than females, get one that is already castrated. Male or female, they are preferably immunized. Ask the breeder for health information (Veterinary doctor) for proper health care.

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