Raising Pigs In The Woods - Beginners Guide To Forest Raised Pork
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2 жыл бұрынRaising Pigs In The Woods - Beginners Guide To Forest Raised Pork
Today we are moving a group of our feeder pigs into the woods. These are pigs we are raising to process for meat for retail sale later this year.
Our pastured pigs are being raised in the woods so they have access to a more natural diet of mast, or nuts, from our hardwoods, bugs, grubs, worms and other tasty treats they can find rooting around in the ground.
This environment allows our pigs to live more like a pig in their normal habitat. It helps to stir up the ground, distribute manure and improve our soils.
Would you be interested in attending a pastured pig class here at Sheraton Park Farms? Leave us a comment below.
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@RatBoi-tk2zb 17 күн бұрын
Beautiful to see pigs running and sniffing and rooting around in the woods like God intended. No cement and steel bars for them! BTW you mentioned no issues with predators, you should not have to worry about bears as they absolutely HATE electricity (an electric cattle prod is more effective against bears than pepper spray). That electric wire will keep them away. Coywolves on the other hand... You have a beautiful farm there!
@braydencaldwell258 2 жыл бұрын
Sheraton farms is best
@mccrack77 2 жыл бұрын
Any chance you can turn the volume down on the music? It's just so much louder than when you're talking, it blasts my ears out. :)
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
I'll work on it. Sound is tough to get right on my editing software.
@andyprivett2699 2 жыл бұрын
The pigs are going to love it on the hillside
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
No doubt! They went right to work. Thanks for watching
@gerarddelima472 2 жыл бұрын
Started raising pasture pork 2 years ago in Hilo, Hawaii. Best decision I ever made!! One day I would like to check out larger scale farms.
@jeh092188 9 ай бұрын
100% interested in pastured pork day! Sounds like a blast.
@Gatorgolfusa 2 жыл бұрын
Love to see the piggers in the woods!!! 🐊🦅🇵🇷❤
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Appreciate y’all watching
@valeriejames6316 2 жыл бұрын
I just started my pig experience. Got a 5 year old gal, Duroc/landrace cross. I have 7.5 acres in the foothills of the Ozarks in northeast Oklahoma. Gonna be working on fencing this coming week, weather permitting. From watching your videos, I'm liking your fencing. Simple. I have the electric wire needed. I have a bit of wooded "pasture" I already have my horse and mini donkey in. It's a start! Right now, she's in a dog pen with some kunes and potbellies. Those little ones are on the market now. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I really appreciate it for sure!!
@Travis_Rivers Жыл бұрын
That is a great idea 💡 man those hogs look so much happier than I've ever seen in a pen of some sort . God Bless
@4mbrad642 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and inspiring! Thank you.
@mdspider 2 жыл бұрын
Highly educational. Thank you for the video.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate y’all watching
@darisanshanger1616 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved the video!! Do you ever think of growing some things to feed the pigs to offset the feed costs?
@yeagerxp 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Very informative 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate y’all watching
@kennethbretches1289 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Fixing to do the same as soon as I find some land in E. TX! God Bless Y'all!!
@toddcaskey9984 2 жыл бұрын
I love it your took over ownership of that trailer! 🤪
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to have to start paying child support on it. 🤣🤣
@bigtime37ja 2 жыл бұрын
Definantly interested in your class as well to meet you both. LOVE the videos and learning so much from you two.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@braydencaldwell258 2 жыл бұрын
Sheraton park farms is best
@batpherlangkharkrang7976 2 жыл бұрын
Hi.... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍
@SweetBriarFarmMichigan 2 жыл бұрын
Nice looking pigs!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@diverable Жыл бұрын
Good work 👍
@tonychaudoin2548 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching you guys work the pigs! How long will it take to feed them out? Prayers for you!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It takes about 6-7 months to get them to the right weight. Appreciate y’all watching
@Bulldawg1958 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I would love to attend one of ur classes next year when I move to South Carolina , really good information here on ur channel,
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Appreciate y’all watching
@OGPLife Жыл бұрын
This is a very metaphorical video. Those pigs who thought they “missed the boat” actually had several more hours or days to live
@taniaburton7559 2 жыл бұрын
Tractor thru the creek was cool!
@7StandsFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video I love those pigs in the woods like that
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It’s how the good Lord intended them to live. You not interested in a class?🤷♂️ Come in man! 😆
@7StandsFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@SheratonParkFarms oh I am interested I thought that was a given
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 oh yeah. You may need to run it. You have pregnant 🐷
@tireddad6541 2 жыл бұрын
Those pigs moved easy. I remember some weaning that were harder.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. This went amazingly well. Thanks for watching.
@craigpyle2065 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy all of your videos. Very informative. I am interested in your 1 day pastured pig class.
@rogersdodgerz Жыл бұрын
Beautiful ground. Can't see the neighbors. Hardwoods. A farm or two. Perfect.
@nightmare5905 Жыл бұрын
Good job.
@joachenunvericht7946 2 жыл бұрын
I am definitely interested in the pastured pig one day event. I'm in the process of purchasing my farm now in eastern Tennessee and your videos have become a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new farm. We have the workshop scheduled. www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1/pastured-pig-workshop-2022
@brittanyash8340 2 жыл бұрын
Someday my husband and I are going to come out to your property and make one of your workshop/classes. You have been a phenomenal (inadvertant) teacher. We are getting our first pigs soon.
@brittanyash8340 2 жыл бұрын
Ps: I love you and Saundra's relationship and how you all tease each other. My hubby and I give each other trouble too. I love seeing that playful love reflected out in the world. 🌍
@davebrail7663 Жыл бұрын
GOD bless!
@minnickfamilyfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the little guys/girls! Hope all goes well! Yes interested in the class but I’m a bit further away than most.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Well let everyone know a date
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@jameshennessee4596 2 жыл бұрын
Like all videos very educational. I live in middle Tennessee have over 8 acres mostly woods . Planning on getting goats and hogs . I would be interested in one of your classes. Thanks James hennessee
@Russellranchandservices 2 жыл бұрын
Interested as well... thanks again
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thanks. Working on deciding some dates.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@thomasgilligan5170 2 жыл бұрын
I would love a day to learn. I am to months into pasture raised pigs. They are headed into small wooded areas this week.
@ireneisidora 2 жыл бұрын
I just found this video and see that you're having a workshop this weekend! Will you be hosting another one this year? We'd love to attend if so! We are on a farm in central NY and thinking about woodland raised pigs as our next project. Thank you for your videos!
@alanclark8118 2 жыл бұрын
I would be interested in the class as well! We just got 4 mulefoot and am rotating through pasture. Your videos have been a huge help! Thank you!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad they are helpful. Working on getting a date set.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@DayTrader__ Жыл бұрын
@@SheratonParkFarms hey friend! This link is broken..
@FriendlyCleaningKC 2 жыл бұрын
Very interested
@mdrieser 10 ай бұрын
Brand new to raising pigs. Doing tons of research right now. I've watched a few of your videos. Love them. We are in Central Ohio and have 18 acres of woods. We are hoping to start with 2-3 feeder pigs for ourselves next spring then build from there. What size should our paddocks be to start? And how many should we use if rotating? Would like to start sufficient but small but allow for expansion.
@marshallcattlecompany6195 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information! How long will you leave that group of pigs on that 1 acre paddock? Do y’all follow the Salatin model that is based off of feed consumption?
@michaelfelder2640 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you have cattails. Best pig and people feed if needs must. Takota kohen up in Canada swears by them. And mistakes he's made over grazing them. Excellent engineering design of the man made, drainable marsh.
@DanBeamer 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting concept how long does it take to finish out your pigs in the woods? Thanks for a great show.
@clintonhart4272 2 жыл бұрын
This may be late but I know my dad and I would love to attend a class!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have a few spots left. www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1/pastured-pig-workshop-2022
@MrShavaughnya 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, love your content. And I'm interested in the class!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Here is info on the class. www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1/pastured-pig-workshop-2022
@acarr2015 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Interested. Roanoke, VA.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@nicholasdicaprio3788 2 жыл бұрын
Looking good! Will you all be thinning out some of those smaller shrubs and trees and converting that area to more of a silvo pasture?
@robinwhitlatch4497 2 жыл бұрын
I have never been around Blue Butt hogs but they look to be pretty docile, friendly and very curious. They are looking good! Am interested to know how long they will take to reach processing weight with amount of feed consumed and how you like the meat in comparison with the meat from the hogs you currently breed. I raised Duroc and Duroc Yorkshire cross for quite a few years and am seriously thinking about starting up again. Am looking at and considering other breeds of pigs and also what makes a good cross with Duroc besides Yorkshire that grows out well in 6 to 7 months. Possibly Tamworth or Berkshire but still looking.
@dereklittle7035 2 жыл бұрын
I would be interested in coming down from PA for a day for the class. I’ll be getting my first set of pigs in April, so I’m not sure of my availability. But if you post a class and I can make it, I will!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Derek. We have the class set up. Here is the link:www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1/pastured-pig-workshop-2022
@tillmanfamilyfarm7759 2 жыл бұрын
Haven’t been on much lately. Hope you guys are doing well!
@jonwood721 2 ай бұрын
Hey we're less than an hour away and would love to participate in your pastured pig course! We get our first feeder pigs this weekend!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 ай бұрын
Jon we aren’t doing a pig class this year. That video is from 2 years ago.
@jarrettcanada6430 Жыл бұрын
When will you do another class I don’t live far from you and would like to come visit your farm
@vF4yg0_N0t_Offcial 2 жыл бұрын
Very interested in the class on pigs!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@joshpresley5972 2 жыл бұрын
I’m also interested!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@travelingtimothy 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to come
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. We are hoping to pull one together. Stay tuned!!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@theblacksheepshomestead4428 2 жыл бұрын
We're interested in attending the workshop!!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Great. Working on dates now so stay tuned! Thanks
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@brentkreinop489 2 жыл бұрын
25 or so years ago, Dad decided to raise pigs in part to help fund my going to college. One day while I was off at college, he decided that the boar wasn't performing his job and needed to be replaced. Dad had a F150 that smelled like pigs from two miles away no matter what direction the wind was blowing, and that is what he used to transport pigs to market. This boar, being about twice Dad's size and nearly as angry, didn't like the idea of climbing the ramp. Dad had a gate and had been pushing this boar in the summer sun for longer than he thought he should have, dropped the gate, grabbed a large double headed hammer, looked at the smooth side, shook his head, flipped it around to the waffle headed side, nodded and struck the boar right in the sensitive bits. The boar jumped forward and didn't land on the ramp. If Dad had been slightly less attentive when installing the stock racks, the boar would have been through the back glass and in the cab of the truck!
@susancrose 2 жыл бұрын
Rose Valley farm we would love to have a tour of your setup We are located in Hayes North Carolina 1st time farmers and Love watching your channel on KZfaq Would love to have a class
@nancyquansah3460 2 жыл бұрын
I love pig farming. When is the next class? I will love to attend.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
May 22. Would love to have you join us. Here is the link. www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1/pastured-pig-workshop-2022
@davehicks335 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck. I am definitely interested in the course if my schedule will allow obviously. I have been emailing with you recently and asking questions so this course would be great. Thanks man.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Stay tuned. We are working in a date.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@kippevans4653 2 жыл бұрын
Would be very interested in a pig class. I would happily drive from Iowa for the class. Kipp
@Bicyclefarms 2 жыл бұрын
Interested in the class for sure! We live about 3 hours from y’all. We recently purchased 17 acres and are in the learning and planning process.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thanks. Working in a date now.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@davidharden4555 2 жыл бұрын
Would be interested in learning more details about you class.
@Sontrop87 2 жыл бұрын
Love the videos, but can't hardly hear you...and then the music kicks in and blows my speakers out
@selfreder6283 2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir count in in please..
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thanks
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@belvarockwell4449 2 жыл бұрын
We're interested in the pasture pig workshop.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Got it. We are close on a date. Stay tuned!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@buckied1 2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to attend one of your pig classes.
@tonywise3705 2 жыл бұрын
that's a lot of Pigs
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
And we've added 17 more since we shot that video. Its a sickness.😆
@tiffanyprovost9052 4 ай бұрын
About how high is your electric wire? Those pigs look very content. Thats one beautiful farm, wish i was closer.
@agrarianarc Жыл бұрын
To train them to the electric wire do you just start with a tall fence with the wire on the inside? So there’s 2 barriers to start?
@johnclark9406 2 жыл бұрын
Very interested and would definitely attend a class or 2,3, or 4.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. We may be doing some pastured poultry classes too. We’ll keep everyone posted.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@orangelover1973 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely come for a class. Very interested.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Good deal. Trying to decide if a date now. Appreciate y’all watching
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@MarkWilliams-nq8dd 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely would be interested in a class, I’m 3 hrs from you in East Tn!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Great! We were in Rogersville, Kingsport and Bristol last weekend. Working on deciding on a date.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@suzbrewer1766 2 жыл бұрын
Heard you mention watching for infighting when you mix groups, have had that problem, what do you do about it?
@edwardtobler8806 2 жыл бұрын
Depending on the day and if I can get off work I will attend your class and also would like to do some business with you if we could
@GetToTheFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Recently we built a Salatin style chicken brooder from the plans in the Polyface Designs Book. We made our brooder 5'x 8' to use available materials. We thought it would be fun to take a look at how others modified their brooders. We would like to do a feature on Salatin brooders in an upcoming video. Can we add snippets of your Salatin brooder video?
@GetToTheFarm 2 жыл бұрын
the video is due out on wed the 2-23 hope you like it
@CSnipes 7 ай бұрын
Great video, but it would be much better if your audio was better. The audio levels fluctuate too much. The voice audio is low. The music is too loud, and the there is some sort of interference that is causing the video to cut in and out in parts.
@SheratonParkFarms 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. This video is almost 2 years old and we’ve invested in our sound equipment.
@lawsonlawnandfarm8073 2 жыл бұрын
When will you hopefully have piglets ready? I have another guy I been getting them from but it’s questionable this time if he’s going to have enough. I usually like to get them around the end of March or first of April
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
The way things are looking I'm afraid its going to be later in the spring. Our breeding hasn't been very "efficient".
@Bre..... 2 жыл бұрын
Depending on the day I would love to take a class.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Good deal. We are working on a date now.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@jeremiahharrison9752 Жыл бұрын
Do wild pigs who aren't trained to wire break your fencing or cause your pigs to be able to escape?
@jamiemarcus9390 2 жыл бұрын
I just heard this week that it might be pigs give off a scent so that predators avoid them
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Could be. Had not heard that.
@brandonhunt1414 2 жыл бұрын
How steep of an area can you run pigs on?we have a wooded ridge we would like to run pigs on that declines into a valley. Thank you.
@Bessie1021 2 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in attending a class on raising pastured pigs.
@blackranch7883 2 жыл бұрын
That smaller bulk feeder in the forest, is that a brower?
@oscar_169 Жыл бұрын
One Tree Branch away from that electric fence becoming useless.
@ryanmiller3384 Жыл бұрын
Great videos helps a lot but You all should try and do something with the sound it's extremely loud compared to his voice
@johnlengyel8351 Жыл бұрын
Interested in your class
@kennethbretches1289 Жыл бұрын
Please send the info on the classes, please Sir! Was raised on a farm & miss the lifestyle! Plus, we want to become completely self reliant & free from the corp. food supply!!!
@opalezell319 2 жыл бұрын
I live in deep South:Ms.
@danb6133 Жыл бұрын
Whats the brand of trailer you used to move those pigs?
@roundmountainfarm9532 2 жыл бұрын
I am interested in the pastured pigs workshop.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Got it. We are close on a date. Stay tuned!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@jeremystorie9641 2 жыл бұрын
I would be interested in attending the workshop.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Great. We are close on a date. Will let everyone know soon.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@bobbypeterson3740 2 жыл бұрын
Put the trailer out there and put food in it 2 days before loading get them used to it
@busters9240 2 жыл бұрын
I would also be interested in taking your class!
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Great. We’ll keep everyone posted.
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
We have it scheduled! Working on some additional details. Here is the link: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1
@benjaminmeeks2820 4 ай бұрын
What keeps the bears from getting into them ? I want to do this but I live in wv and we have lots of bears
@soflynnobrien 2 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in the pastured pork one day course
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
Here is the info: www.sheratonparkfarms.com/events1/pastured-pig-workshop-2022 Love to have you join us!
@eastcoastkickz4891 2 жыл бұрын
How do you manage coyote packs at night
@stephenimmordino3020 Жыл бұрын
Interested in a class if still doing them
@jermainewyatt1995 2 жыл бұрын
Great video how many pigs do u have all together on ur farm
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
I bought another 17 between filming and posting this video. We are at 71 total right now.
@jermainewyatt1995 2 жыл бұрын
@@SheratonParkFarms gotcha is this the only batch u got in the forest
@SheratonParkFarms 2 жыл бұрын
The other groups have access to woods but this is the only group exclusively in the woods
@jermainewyatt1995 2 жыл бұрын
@@SheratonParkFarms k
@davidtoler178 2 жыл бұрын
Interested. Live in eastern NC and we just bought 25 acres and have never farmed before.
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