benuejosh:
what do they dilute palm oil with?

wizzie001:


I left my job so i can be independent to pursue my interest in farming and others. We are not restricted to piggery, we are going into other livestock gradually. And yes, piggery can serve as a full time job, it may be difficult for a starter for the first 5 months as u keep investing, buying feeds, medications etc. But when they are matured, and they start reproducing, then you are rest assured your smile will be broad and natural. A pig gives birth twice a year.

Tamahog:


Happy New Year!
Guess your farm is doing good

Please I'd like to ask a few questions....


Why did you chose varying species instead of 1 or 2 good breeds?

How do you tame the pungent smell of your piggery farm in the neighborhood?

smartoskie:
How do you measure the weight of your pig before selling them. Is there any specific method or you have to carry them on the scale.

wizzie001:
A drum of milk we use in mixing their feeds, after taking the milk, you will see some of the pigs napping while eating, it induces sleep and it helps them grow faster and fresher!

wizzie001:



It is calculated in litres, a 425 litre fills up a drum. However, we havent been expending much on getting it save for the pittance i give the personnels who help me in filling the kegs up and the security guys. Build a solid relationship with people, they will come handy in time of need.

wizzie001:



We are doing very good...
To answer your question, the two dominant breeds here is large white & land race. Large white are known to grow so big up to 350kg while land race are known to be good mothers and their litters in most cases are much more than the former.

For your second question, my farm doesnt smell at all, infact we eat sometimes in the pen. The secret is simple, the farm hand clean the pen thoroughly morning and evening, and we have good drainage system and a sock-away.

crownmichael:
Is that soya milk in the drum please?

Tamahog:


Thank you sir for your kind response.

How long does it take this dominant breeds to mature from birth?

Do you carry out artificial insemination just like some cattle farmers?

I see you're doing really well man. Wish you the very best.

wizzie001:


Yes, they have to weigh them on a scale to determine their weight. There are different scales anyway, the most efficient is the broad one that the pigs can walk on.

wizzie001:


No, thats fan milk waste, very good for pigs.

crownmichael:
Sorry, so how much is a litter now please?

smartoskie:


Please Bros, which of the scales do you use and any idea of the price range.

wizzie001:


No, thats fan milk waste, very good for pigs.

wizzie001:


Where is your location?

Sincerely, all the breeds are good considering the feeds formula and care they receive.
However, pig farmers always prefer large white and landrace the most. Duroc is more expensive than these breeds.

wizzie001:


Yes, they have to weigh them on a scale to determine their weight. There are different scales anyway, the most efficient is the broad one that the pigs can walk on.

Emmacy001:

Ogun state...
I'm considering to venture into this business ...
Like how much is one expected to Budget for a start

omoluabi87:


Good morning.
Please do you have a picture of this scale?

omoluabi87:
Thanks.
Was this fabricated or sold as it is?

wizzie001:


Considering you are starting at Ogun state, i wouldnt know how much renting a pig pen goes for over there. But in Ibadan here, its just 15k per/pen yearly rent. However, if you have a land or your compund is quite spacious, you can always construct few pens with bamboo to cut cost.

●Cost of rent=15k/year.
●You can either decide to get one or two weaners depending on your budget (1 pure breed weaner @30k
●Feeds that can last atleast 6months @60k
●Total @#105k

wizzie001:


Sold as it is, it can also be fabricated too.

wizzie001:


Considering you are starting at Ogun state, i wouldnt know how much renting a pig pen goes for over there. But in Ibadan here, its just 15k per/pen yearly rent. However, if you have a land or your compund is quite spacious, you can always construct few pens with bamboo to cut cost.

●Cost of rent=15k/year.
●You can either decide to get one or two weaners depending on your budget (1 pure breed weaner @30k
●Feeds that can last atleast 6months @60k
●Total @#105k