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Rotating Pigs

2/26/2017

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     In January, 2017, we started rotating our pigs through the woods. This provides them with roots to munch on as well as the latest crop of acorns, black walnuts, and hickory nuts to supplement their feed. Through rotation, the woodlots are given a generous rest period after they are lightly "tilled" by the pigs through their rooting behavior. This disturbance and rest allows for prime growing conditions for browse and other forage in the late winter and spring months. If you're interested in purchasing any of our pigs for a BBQ or breeding stock, check out our Craigslist ad. We have purebred Tamworth and Tamworth X Gloucestershire Old Spot crosses right now, with Purebred Old Spot piglets available in mid-May! If you're interested in our Pastured Pork or Grassfed Beef, visit our store at 110 Walker Rd. Anderson, SC 29621 during our winter hours (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 2-5).

Post by James

James has been working on the farm since September 2015. He is a recent Animal Science graduate from Clemson University and is intensively managing the cattle and pigs at Walker Century Farms

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Drought survival

2/8/2017

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Last fall and summer proved to be difficult times on the farm with the lack of rain during late summer and most of the fall resulting in a scarcity of forages and the necessity of purchasing hay to feed our cattle.  Although not our preference, hay is largely grasses and other forages and is an acceptable food for grassfed/grass-finished cattle.  The rains that finally came were greatly appreciated by the cattle because the grass began to grow with the warmer than average temperatures.  The cattle much prefer fresh grass to hay, but they are nevertheless in good flesh.  We have a very good supply of meat for our market. 
Our pork production is doing quite well.  Ernest Walker (Bill's cousin) has began intensively managing the pigs and they enjoy the attention he has been giving them.
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