Complete American Guinea Hogs Care & Ownership: The Essential Guide to Raising Hardy, Heritage Pigs

The Complete American Guinea Hogs Care & Ownership

The Essential Guide to Raising Hardy, Heritage Pigs - From Pasture-Raised Nutrition and Farrowing to Sustainable Rotational Grazing and Profitability

American Guinea Hogs are prized for their hardiness, gentle disposition, and ability to thrive in small-scale and sustainable farming systems. Whether you're building a homestead, starting a pasture-based pig operation, or looking to preserve a valuable heritage breed, The Complete American Guinea Hogs Care & Ownership provides the comprehensive guidance you need to succeed.

This expert manual delivers practical, time-tested knowledge on every aspect of Guinea Hog care from pasture setup and natural feeding strategies to breeding, farrowing, and long-term herd management.

Inside this essential guide, you'll discover:

• Characteristics of the American Guinea Hog and why it's ideal for sustainable farming
  
• Pasture-based nutrition plans that reduce feed costs and promote natural rooting behavior
  
• Farrowing and piglet care, including housing, weaning, and health monitoring
  
• Effective strategies for rotational grazing and soil regeneration
  
• Health management practices including parasite control, hoof care, and preventive care
  
• Ethical butchering, meat quality insights, and small farm profitability tips
  
• Breeding and selection strategies to preserve genetics and strengthen your herd
  

Whether you're raising Guinea Hogs for food, farmstead security, soil improvement, or breed preservation, this book equips you with the tools to raise healthy, productive, and well-managed pigs naturally and sustainably.