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roujesky
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Distance farming....
06/20/04 08:54 PM
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I have 15 acres about 40 minutes from my house. Man, that is great! I have some cattle on the land, and they can pretty much care for themselves. I get out there on weekends. Wlak the land, check the fence, feed the fish in the pond, maybe brush-hog, all around have fun!
Not being content with my little bit of success, I am thinking pork. How can I raise a pig like this. It seems they need to be penned up and cared for daily. Has anyone tried to do this successfully? The thought intrigues me....
thanx
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mysticokra
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Re: Distance farming....
[re: roujesky]
06/21/04 02:38 PM
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So who gets the cows in when they get out. They will eventually get out. Do they have a constant source of water?
If your neighbors are covering for you I would suggest a present of a quarter side of beef each year.
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roujesky
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Re: Distance farming....
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06/21/04 09:40 PM
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Fortunately, the fence is good, the cattle are timid, and the neighbors are great  . He grazes his cattle with mine...
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beenthere
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Re: Distance farming....
[re: roujesky]
06/21/04 10:28 PM
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Keep the pig in the garage, feed and water there during the week, and then take it with you to the farm on weekends for a walk, and a little farm exercise. Then back home for a 'work' week. Pretty straight forward. 
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roujesky
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Re: Distance farming....
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06/22/04 08:36 AM
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Eeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwww....!!! My wife and homeowners association will NOT put up with that! The idea of having a pig is that we have it far away. Sounds like it is not doable. 
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