DIY Pig Castration - No Expensive Vet Bill

DIY Pig Castration - No Expensive Vet Bill
We received a call from a viewer of the channel asking if they could come to our farm and watch us castrate piglets. He has some new boar piglets that need to be castrated and has never experienced the process.
Since we don't have any piglets, and aren't going to have any for a while, we'll do the next best thing.......go to his farm and help him do it!
Join us as we ride to a neighbor farm and help/show them how to effectively and quickly castrate some 8 week old piglets.
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[@TimothyCollins-q1q]

My brother and I just castrated our first two liters of piglets today. This video was instrumental in coaching our work. Thank you two so much!

[@thebottbunch4864]

Thank you so much for this! We just got some kunekune pigs and the vet quoted us $160 per pig to castrate them.

[@madomax1893]

I was going to cut my piglets yesturday and decided not to untill I saw this video explained it super well thank you !

[@EMT1514]

Nice demonstration! When I worked at my uncles commercial hog farm we would castrate at 2 days old! I have done 1000"s of these. Very good content to give the viewers!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thank you. Appreciate y’all watching

[@klymerridgefarmhomestead976]

Thanks again Chuck! It was a pleasure to meet you guys. All piglets are looking good this morning.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Awesome. Keep us posted on the little guy with the swollen area. We can come back down and help with him if we need to.

[@emorychitty9534]

Thank You, Chuck and Sondra, this is with out a doubt the best video I have seen on this subject. Keep em coming. I watch everyone. Thanks

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful. Appreciate y’all watching

[@nomadsadventures]

Thanks fir the tutorial. We castrated our piglets yesterday. I’ll be giving you a shoutout in an upcoming video.

[@jamessmith-or8hw]

All these videos do is make me wish I had a farm, my hat goes off to all of you who live and do this every day yall r who make America great vets too, I applaud all of u from 1 acre to 100 acres Thnk u very much

[@theQiwiMan]

At the beginning of every video, am I the only one who audibly says "Hello friend and neighbor, Chuck!"

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Man I sure hope not!! Hope everyone is. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dfishman76]

I have also heard of people Using turpentine instead of the blue coat. The reason for that is the turpentine that is just as good of a job as the blue coat but the pigs don’t drag their butt through the mud if you use the turpentine

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Makes sense. Oh, I've not had a chance to call the guy about the wagon. Hope to get to him today. Thanks!

[@ncmountainmama7350]

Great content, Chuck...glad to be part of your community

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks so much. Glad you’ve joined us. Appreciate y’all watching

[@virnafarm9059]

Thanks for sharing we have done our own castrating but I never thought of checking for the hernia. We definitely will be watching for those this round.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

It’s a good time to check them. Thanks for watching

[@tillmanfamilyfarm7759]

You guys are awesome! Great video and the fact that you went out to help another farm! Good stuff!

[@nasircervantes340]

Those little piggies Wee Wee s ain't going home today fellas ill tell you what. Solid input thank you for the demonstration

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Appreciate y’all watching

[@nasircervantes340]

@@SheratonParkFarms really interested in y'alls upcoming forum. Would be coming from Memphis

[@sherrygtn63]

Thank you for showing how to do this..your wife does a fine job..Love learning from you guys..

[@mariabentley6481]

did I miss something, I heard him but did not see what actually took place. Good to have the narration

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Dang y’all make that look so easy. I had a hell of a time doing my 3 pigs

[@SheratonParkFarms]

My wife is the expert. Kinda scary to think about but she's good at it. 😂

[@davideojockey6237]

@@SheratonParkFarms 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mysticalcat713]

Great instruction. I have watched quite a few of your videos and know that you raise KuneKune pigs. That is what we have, and I have been told that you have to be more carful with KuneKune castrations. Do you still pull the same way or cut the spermatic cord? I also just read a thread where they said they scraped behind the testicle to separate the cord instead of just cutting it to reduce the amount of bleeding. BTW, the Chinese pig you were thinking about is called the Meishan. I watched a video about castrating them the same as you did, but the Vet used AluShield (Aerosol Bandage) afterwards. I think the reason the pigs drag their buts with the Blu-Kote is because it stings a bit like isopropyl alcohol.

[@marybethlowrey6852]

It would be nice to have been able to see what y’all were doing

[@hlowens5780]

Excellent video! After watching this, I feel confident that I could do this. That’s teaching. I enjoy your Chanel.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Good deal. Glad it was helpful. Appreciate y’all watching

[@williamcreighton1417]

At college we were taught to cut the seminal cord but scrape the blood vessel to promote coagulation and less bleeding

[@africadreamin]

Back in England my father would both clip the teeth of the piglets and castrate them. He would wipe the area with an antiseptic and when finished would squeeze in a little Savlon cream in each cut. In Australia doing hundreds of sheep, they would use an antiseptic dusting powder.

[@thegameofjones8588]

You and your Mrs. are awesome for this!!!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

She’s a better farmer than I am. She just keeps me around for entertainment purposes. 🤣🤣. Thanks so much for watching

[@thegameofjones8588]

@@SheratonParkFarms my husband says the same thing especially since Texas has turned into a glacier he feels like the unpaid unappreciated water boy.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eatonbeavers3522]

Wow, this vid is nuts!! Lol 😆

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Indeed!

[@ellenl.5581]

My dad and grand dad raised pigs on to 60 years ago. People used to cut and then bite the testies out.

[@Maybe_Crazy05]

That was a really informative video and I appreciate it. I have to say I look up to your Wife Sandra, she’s a tough cookie but such a soothing voice . As a female myself it’s so nice to see her doing this stuff because it’s not common in other channels and on my farm I’m the 1 getting my hands dirty.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

She is awesome. Just helped unload hay. She will out work a lot of men for sure. Thanks so much for watching

[@larrytucker5950]

My dad and grandad used karsene oil back in the 40s and 50s

[@OurNewRoots]

Meishan is the breed you were referring to and they do look like a Meishan mix!

[@toddcaskey9984]

Good job , I’ll let you know when we will need ya. When that time comes , Just drive north till you run into a big lake and u can’t go north any more with out turning left or right. 🤪 Todd

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Too cold for me!

[@roncougar1]

Thank you for doing what you do! Awesome video, so informative.❤

[@brianblackburn5238]

Well, there’s something you don’t see or talked about much on KZbin. I’ve never seen this done before and after the first couple I started feeling bad for some of them and cringing. I’m more of a hands on guy and think I’d do better if I was there involved in the process. One of these days I’ll be doing that with my own pigs, but that’s a few years off since I won’t be able to raise any just yet. Interesting learning how to do this and add to my own knowledge of what it takes for farming as I didn’t personally grow up on one. Once I retire from the military, my plan is to takeover my family’s farm in LA and raise chickens and pigs.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

It’s uncomfortable for them but they bounce right back. Appreciate y’all watching

[@danhutson3460]

When I was about 6 or 7, I went with my uncle & dad to a farm, as my uncle was gonna castrate piglets. They would not let me get too close, but hearing those pigs screaming was enough for me.

[@motormoney5367]

Researching for my pig. Really good video. Thanks for making.

[@HeatherZuck]

They look like meishan crosses. That's what we have. Beautiful marbled red meat.

[@squaredawayacres1318]

This is a GREAT video with very good advice.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful. Appreciate y’all watching

[@petramarques3104]

Hi! Untill what age u can use this method? Can u do it on 1 year old pig too? Thank u

[@boonedog1457]

My scrotum hurts after watching this video! 😱 OMG!!! My neighbor just texted me and told me not to get alarmed, when a death curdling crie comes from his farm, because he's getting ready to castrate his boar hog. Sure enough....that sound came shortly after he did the deed. He also slaughters his own hogs, once they've reached full maturity and size. That's another episode! Yikes!! Farm life 🚜 is tough stuff!!! I applaud farmers. We homestead, grow crops, etc., but no hogs yet.

[@DBOG]

I work on a commercial sow farm and we do our finisher pigs at 6 to 7 days old.

[@antbotsquad6769]

Do they feel lots of pain? Is there a possibility for a topical anesthetic?

[@RVXY_]

Can I try this on my one year adult male? I’m thinking of having a few helpers 😅

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Good luck!!

[@marionwoodward5186]

Used to do cabs this way every year. And at the end of the day we had a big dinner with everybody that helped us round them up and we called it mountain oysters. Is that done with pigs too?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

It can be. We don’t though. Usually the dogs have them and are gone before we know it. 😄. Thanks for watching

[@Whatiffitness]

Great video, thanks for the info! Addressing the problem pig at the end was very helpful!

[@happycritters941]

Number 12 hook blade scalpel works great to get through skin and membranes.

[@ronaldclemons5520]

We used pine tar for years, then we changed to blue spray. But pine tar did the trick🙂

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Is that what "Piney" is?

[@jaredcolahan759]

Ive looked for this video for a while. TY

[@budhames5254]

Morning Chuck hope all is well!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Doing great. Hope y’all are

[@budhames5254]

@@SheratonParkFarms were good. A lil chilly at 20 below w windchill and 8 inches of snow! Hope some of the turkeys survived!

[@mattrobinson5198]

great balls of fire♨️

[@minivinney8314]

just watched a video , they castrate within 36 hrs of birth wow no squeals or struggle from piglets

[@Wakeywhodat]

Momma gonna squeal!

[@thedreamscape4480]

Is is not important to suiture the incisions? Since it may cause infection?

[@Billistac]

Out of curiosity, why are they castrated while they are conscious? I know pigs feel similar pain and emotions as humans. And I am sure getting your balls cut open and ripped out causes a lot of pain. Why not sedate the pigs?

[@AC3dAvE]

We also do it that way where I live but we stitch them up with a needle after having done so. Btw what is that chemical which you pour before the surgery? And any recommended pain killer/anesthesia for the process? I don't like the piglets screaming at my ears so I usually don't stay where the action is going on.

[@angelfig6688]

I have what I thought was a barrow. It looks like 1 testicle was left in. My boar is now 3-4 month old. What is the best way to proceed. Note this is first time with pigs.

[@heathjones8106]

Doing great guys. Over 11k subs!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks. Love doing it.

[@tharangadasanayaka2815]

How many days after birth are the castration

[@ronaldreuwer7971]

That brought back memories

[@thomaswatson1100]

I've had them look like that in the past and the guts were right there so I've tried sewing them up but they never make it

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Agree. If they have an abdominal hernia that has herniated into the scrotum they typically don't do well.

[@candiceclark3564]

Everything I've read says castrate by 3 weeks but these ones were 8 weeks right? Is it ok to wait later?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Yes. They were 8. It’s fine to wait till they are older.

[@vradimir11]

Good

[@Infinty-Sounds]

Best video I found

[@squaredawayacres1318]

Chuck what is the reason for pulling the teste out as opposed to cutting the teste out?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Less bleeding. We do cut if it looks like they have an abdominal hernia.

[@edgeoftheforesthomestead602]

Another great informative video and keep em coming. We are really interested in what your pigs do to your wooded areas because thats what we mostly have on our homestead. Cant wait to get pigs on our farm. Thanks again from Texas!!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Hope ya'll are doing ok in Texas. Crazy weather you've been having. Wood lots are perfect for pigs. Wish we had more woods to run ours in.

[@duncanosborne4871]

Even though I have done that myself, it still made shut my eyes, you were a brave man letting Sandra do the castration with the knife luckily you didn't loose yours 😂but its very educational for those that yet need to do it vets cost, $$$$$$ i bet it costs £30 plus tax too walk into our vets then cost of consultation and treatment on top plus tax

[@SheratonParkFarms]

I sleep with one eye open 😂😂😂

[@howlinhairyontheprairie8261]

Another great informative video. Appreciate it.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

You bet! Thanks Hairy

[@clawbo92]

first pig: REEEEEEE! other pigs: 👀

[@ChirathiGeethma]

What was that red chemical that you use before the cut ?

[@Wakeywhodat]

03:40 Betadine solution.

[@emmiechaney5439]

What do you do about an umbilical hernia?

[@gregspickard6286]

The blue spray you are using, is that a wound aerosol like they sell at TSC? Getting ready to castrate mine tomorrow, first time! Meishan pigs, I think I only have three or four out of a 12 total litter.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Yes. Its called Blu-Kote. amzn.to/3gCrURP

[@gregspickard6286]

@@SheratonParkFarms Thanks, do you also do tetanus shot at same time?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

No. Not typically.

[@RockyMtnGobblers]

Great help!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks

[@gloriakelley7383]

How old should they be ? And how long is to long to wait? I have Kunekune pigs and need to do it right. Like the video

[@ChaosHunter]

What are those white things? Are they worms or something?.

[@shawn8163]

So your the local Vet now for farm calls lol jk only way to learn is hands on experience. Had a guy come help my neighbor cut some bulls. Before I could turn around already had 3 done. I was like what just happened? Pays to have someone that knows what and how to do it.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

😂😂. Yeah. Unlike a lot of vets I’ll make a house call.

[@shawn8163]

@@SheratonParkFarms neighbor says he has called vet twice when they did show up charged him 300$ and yet to have a animal survive afterwards. I know each situations is different. But you still have that hope of when you call the vet they will save the animal.

[@nn5441]

What is the name of the two different chemicals that you’re using please, and where can l get them from?

[@elizebethparker5412]

Good video. I am not "farm girl" enough yet.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

You’ll get there. Appreciate y’all watching

[@JPLawnsMore]

Awesome tutorial!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks! Y’all stay safe over the next few days.

[@MrKevinEaddy]

Learning so much from you, Thanks from Northern California the other California

[@paultrains3336]

I heard those oysters are good with eggs !

[@SheratonParkFarms]

That's funny because as we were working, the chickens came over and ate them. 😂

[@JoJo-jq5jy]

What is that blue stuff u spray on them?

[@evancekimath7405]

I enjoy a lot about your video Am sorry, 1.At what age is the best time to castrate the pig? 2.At what age castration is prohibited

[@SheratonParkFarms]

We castrate at about 6-8 weeks. You can castrate anytime but the bigger they get the more difficult it becomes.

[@KristyFranks]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@susanmarsh5648]

It would be very helpful if we could see what you are doing. Can't you band them like goats and lambs

[@SheratonParkFarms]

So watch the entire video. We show it up close a couple of times. Pigs do not have a scrotum that hangs down like a sheep or cattle so you have to surgically remove the testicles.

[@wymiatacz34]

JEZUS MARIA

[@westviewwestview7146]

God that looks painful. This is why it's illegal to do this to pigs this old without anesthesia here in the UK.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

What age do they do it where you are?

[@iona5439]

It should be illegal everywhere. But I guess some people would just prefer to cut costs... poor pigs.

[@maggielanctotbesner9740]

@@iona5439 so true! where is the anesthesia? where is the compassion?

[@LilacDaisy2]

Apparently pigs don't do well with anesthesia. Some kind of professional animal person (vet?) said it can make them very sick, so that's interesting about the UK. Even that numbing ointment the dentist rubs on your gum, before a needle, might take a bit of the pain out of it for them.

[@jus101010]

They’re food. People should stop humanizing their food.

[@tammielander7198]

Great learning info thanks

[@cherylguess3859]

my papaw and daddy used pine tar

[@debbiesherman3215]

Ok ladies remember how to do this if your husband cheats on you.😅😅😅

[@DutchManticore]

Why do you pull instead of cut? The latter seems much less painful?

[@captainsmith6642]

Done hundreds though the years looks like you would get several proud pigs need to get the small part of the cord

[@Bl00obs]

Doesn't this cause the animal an insane amount of pain? I have pigs and I can't bring myself to do this. As a man, it hurts to think about haha

[@sandrajones9015]

Yes it does. In many countries it is not allowed to castrate without anastesia and painkillers afterwards. Also, the younger the better.

[@Bl00obs]

@@sandrajones9015 yeah, seems messed up.

[@SBIMEZM86]

@@Bl00obs I don't know how viable it'd be for you but I was just reading about immunocastration, which is supposed to avoid the pain; may be something of interest.

[@Clammychow]

bruh yea this seems insanely cruel

[@ChallieWallie]

I agree that some form of painmanagement would be preferred. But i am always pro castration in animals that can't breed naturally. Imagine the misery and frustration animals go through if their body is producing normal hormones and they have no outlet. Humans have the option to 'help themselves', animals do not.

[@adamfrench8412]

Damn, that must hurt being awake through having your knackers removed 😬

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Glad I'm not a pig. They recovery quickly.

[@patricklaurojr7427]

Geez I felt that from here

[@sherrywatkins308]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@lonestar4721]

Sometimes piglets have good days and sometimes piglets have bad days.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Yeah. Just 2 out of an entire life. Not bad

[@mari5543]

Poor piglets they were so afraid at the corner😢

[@adrianstreet3297]

Dam had me weak watching this🤣I don't think I want pigs anymore

[@LilacDaisy2]

Or just harvest boys at 5 months, before their hormones surge.

[@shotgun-tv]

Great job👍

[@johnnygarza2014]

Awesome

[@cherylguess3859]

i bet her hubby dont mess with her lol

[@huntereast7126]

It looks like you forgot to film the procedure. What does this show me?

[@notthefather3919]

What happened with the one that had the mass in his testicles?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

They butchered him a few months later.

[@thehomegrownhomesteadvirginia]

@@SheratonParkFarms did they castrate him as well or leave the mass?

[@epiphanysnow5282]

not gonna lie. that made my toes curl..

[@DUBBLE-A]

That second guy is how you don’t do it lol

[@KC-jq9kw]

Good video, but I think that they should be done at 3-10 days of age. I have to be notified by that time if someone wants a registered boar, if not, they all get cut. I only sell registered breeding stock. I raise Red Wattles, and only sell registered breeding stock, barrow feeder pigs, and whole and half meet hogs. I would have stuck a needle in shallow on the one with the fluid and tried to drain some in a syringe to see what it was. Just a thought. The larger the testicles get the more painful it gets, and traumatizing. The issues just grow with time. Call a vet if needed.