{"product_id":"9781554074693","title":"Choosing and Keeping Pigs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to know about small-scale pig keeping, either for food or as a pet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBackyard pig keeping is growing in popularity, both as a food source, as demonstrated by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, and as pets. Pigs are easy to rear, breed and feed, and they are hardy and adaptable animals that help clear ground, recycle waste and fertilize soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical and accessible guide is the ideal beginner's handbook and includes expert advice on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose and purchase a quality animal and how to help preserve rare breeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquipment, housing and fencing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoving and handling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeeding, nutrition and pasture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePig health care and common diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelecting a boar or sow for breeding, hogging, farrowing, taking care of piglets and pedigree breeding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing for slaughter, butchering and subsequent storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShowing pigs in competitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoosing and Keeping Pigs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a history of pig keeping and a comprehensive directory of 30 traditional and rare breeds. This unique reference provides all the information a pig keeper requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053984170224,"sku":"9781554074693","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781554074693_p0.jpg?v=1763784862","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781554074693","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}