1. How to raise Pigs? Kingwood FFA

2. What do I need? 1 – Supply Box 1 – Feed Scoop 2 – Show Sticks 1 – Feed Bucket 1 – Brush 1 – Rubber Feed Bowl or 1 – Clip on Feeder (optional) 1 – Watering Nipple ALL of these items can be found at local feed stores or Tractor Supply.

3. Lockable Supply Box Any box to lock your feed and show supplies up at the barn. Can be purchased from Home Depot, Wal-Mart, etc.

4. Feed Scoop Cost $4 Any feed store 1 lb coffee can works too!

5. Practice Show Stick Very Durable 3’ Length of PVC Pipe works great! Made of Fiberglass Cost $7 Most feed stores

6. Show Stick actual show stick actual show stick Not durable Cost $14 Any Feed Store

7. Feed Bucket You need this for mixing feeds Cost $5 Any feed store

8. Clip on Feeder This is another bowl you can use to feed your pig. Harder for the pig to flip over Cost $12 Any feed store will carry this

9. Brush You will need to use this to clean your pig and show with… Cost $10 Any feed store, Sullivans Show Supply, Wal Mart, etc.

10. Watering Device There should be one of these in the pen. CHECK YOUR PEN TO SEE IF THERE IS ONE, IF NOT LET ME KNOW!

11. What do I feed? Moorman’s Show Pig Feed – Grower of at least 18% Acco Showmaster pig Feed – Grower of at least 18% How will we feed the pig? Feed pigs at least 1 ½- 2 pounds per feeding once the pig arrives at the barns in October. Increase the feed as the pig gains weight. Maximum that should be fed is 5 lbs/ day.

12. Feeding Finisher feed 210 to 260 lbs To determine this we have to evaluate the pig To determine this we have to evaluate the pig We evaluate the pigs at 45 days prior to show and 21 days prior to show December 25 (so we will probably evaluate before we leave for Christmas break) & January 17 This is when we determine supplemental feeding

13. Care for you Pig Pay attention to your pig. For the 1 st week, just allow it to get used to their new home. If you notice any of the following for more than 1 day LET THE TEACHER KNOW: runny nose, coughing, wheezing when they breath and diarhea. Worm your pig every 21 days. You can add these to the feed or administer in their mouth if it is a liquid. Use any of the following wormers: Atgard or Safe-Guard. Use as directions indicate.

14. What are we looking for in a pig? What am I looking for on selection day? What is the judge looking for on show day?

15. Meat Your animal is a Market Animal, which translates to “we want as much meat on that animal as possible!!” The best hogs are the ones with the most lean muscle!

16. We want a solid frame Body Length – short to med.

17. Heavy or thick Bones

18. Wide Body Over base and top.

19. Wide & Deep Rear End

20. Muscular Back

21. Where are the feed stores? My Feed Store and More Dealer: Lindners, MoorMans, Sunglo, Honor 17184 FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77302 (936) 231-1184 Knox Drive Farm & Feed- Dealer: Lindners, Honor 21773 E Knox Dr Porter, TX 77365 (281) 354-5022 Dayton Farm and Ranch- Dealer: MoorMans 605 E. Hwy 90 Dayton, TX 77535 (936) 258-9891 You can shop online as well, but try to support local feed dealers... www.sullivansupply.com www.sullivansupply.com

22. CALL AHEAD Feed stores run out of feed, so to save you a trip call Feed stores run out of feed, so to save you a trip call Always call ahead to make sure you are going to get feed Tell them in advance what you are going to be feeding and ask them to keep it in stock!