Why Farmers Raise Pigs Inside..

[@juliabentley2809]

I’m in school for swine management and this is the best explanation for modern hog barns I’ve ever heard... I learn so much from u guys, keep up the good work.

[@thislldofarm]

That’s awesome to hear, appreciate it! Glad you learned something!

[@nitinkumar7329]

that 5-6 minutes of pure explanation was worth million times better than what we find in text books and internet. He is undoubtedly the best and most passionate pig farmer in the world. I love him so much . Love from India guys

[@rodger7029]

Excellent summary of all the benefits of raising hogs in confinement. Plus the availability of manure as fertilizer for your crops.

[@TheBeardedBadger]

We run 4000 on straw indoors soon to be 6000 in the south east of the UK. 1000 to a building. Muck out every day 7 days. Full days work but they are clean as hell. Sized and sexed when they come in and if necessary resized. Love the wet and dry feeders. We had a crystal spring on trial and we used to put the smallest pigs on it and they grew like hell. Now we run all wet and dry feeders in the buildings. Outdoors I've noticed sometimes pigs get missed that need medical attention but I am amongst them every day and can see and treat issues quicker. Love the channel and the videos thank you sir.

[@TN-Land-Manager]

I love the people saying, raise them outside! And I can bet they have a 9-5 job and two hobby feeder pigs they tell their friends about. It would be great to raise all animals outside but it is not realistic. Keep up the good work. You’re doing your best explaining the hog business. It’s a business, plain and simple.

[@robhakeman5873]

I did both, I liked outside pigs as they were easier loading vs inside and I found out that if you let the pigs run the alley for a couple days then they were easier to load out vs if you didn't let them run the alley. Plus they were a pain if the weather was really cold as they would stop at the door way cuz of the temperature change.

[@DoubleD.]

Outstanding explanation about raising pigs, inside/outside. I never knew this before, thanks for being a good teacher. So far along on the project, but so far to go. Simply amazing.

[@thislldofarm]

Glad you gained something from it! Appreciate the support

[@PETERLINNAH]

Thanks for the informative video. I always like to hear from a hands-on expert who really knows -- AND LIVES -- the facts.

[@mch.l.trecords9169]

I grew up on my dad's farm and all I can tell you is this may be accurate for commercial pigs that have virtually no hair like Yorkshire pigs, Landrace pigs, and any pig like that but almost all of the heritage pig breeds have hair. And because the heritage breeds have hair they aren't as prone to sunburn or cold weather and some of the heritage pig breeds were specifically bred for pasture. So, it really depends on what breed of pig you're raising and whether or not it was bred for being outdoors on pasture.

[@jimpigson998]

Great video. We use wet dry feeders as well. Our favourite is the roxell feeder. It’s a round feeder. We have found pigs prefer a round feeder over the rectangle one. That way they can see each other. I think it’s because it’s less dark. We don’t have any extra nipples in the pen, only in the pen. Saves a lot of water in the pit. Cheers and good luck with the build.

[@thislldofarm]

Biggest reason for switching over! Manure quality! 🔥

[@russelllivingood2724]

Well put. Good to see your pigs are not " homeless ".

[@zlxo03]

Really like how you and your dad work well together

[@thislldofarm]

Thank you! We have a lot of fun together

[@sammandel714]

@@thislldofarm Love watching your channel ,because your dad reminds me of my old man , same build , except we were dairy farmers , i was 21 years old when he passed away at 48 .We had an awesome thing going working together,so cherish every second my friend

[@michaeldeleon7191]

Thanks for the info Tork! Growing up our pigs would get out and it was no fun resodding the neighbors yard. Pork is delicious! Keep up the great work!

[@keithmaurer7082]

Very good lesson on the reasons for confinement.

[@thislldofarm]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻

[@north40lady98]

Thanks for explaining why you raise this way, makes so much sense. I always thought it was cruel to raise pigs this way but not so much anymore.

[@Haakonson55]

I applaud you for covering such a controversial topic in times where people are berated for their opinions! The rebuttals I’d have is color and breed of pig can help with the sunburn, regular rotation can help limit parasites and disease as well as completely destroying the landscape. Lastly I believe the the meat from outdoor raised animals is much more nutritious than confinement. There’s absolutely room for both in this world, but outside in MN is where we prefer to raise ours as well as others that definitely do it commercially to scale. Humans aren’t meant to live packed together, nor do I believe animals are. That’s just my take on it!

[@ShermanT.Potter]

I raise hogs for a "natural" pork company. He makes a lot of good points, but I would disagree that a confinement system is optimal for the well being of a pig. I raise hogs in old barns with access to an outside concrete lot as well as 3 sided sheds with lots. Pigs do love to root and chew, therefore, it is advantageous if they have roughage to nest/work around. I also hang extra gate chains on the fenceline sometimes as they like to play around with those. Sunburn isn't too much of an issue with proper breed selection, acclimation to sunlight, and access to shade. Overheating is a serious issue though, and the evaporative cooling or misting system in confinement buildings are probably better for the hog than wallowing in mud, I will agree on that. In regards to keeping warm in cold temperatures, I have hogs in a 3 sided machine shed style (not a cargill monoslope) building right now with temps below zero and they stay quite warm. The key is deep bedding. You give them enough cornstalks in the building to make a 2-3ft. deep bed. They will make a large communal nest with a depression a couple feet deep if they feel the need to. Keep the top dry, and underneath the bedding pack will start to cook (compost). Composting process can reach up to 140F, sometimes I sit on the bedding pack and lean against the nest wall they've made, I feel pretty comfy. I wouldn't feel comfy if I laid on concrete all night, though. If the pigs are smaller, they will literally bury themselves in the bedding, somewhat disconcerting when you check them in the morning and you don't see any pigs, but you make a little noise and they all pop out, lol. No hate, to each their own! :)

[@fernandotillman]

the difference is on what type of operation you are running

[@robhakeman5873]

I liked the wet/ dry feeders as they grew faster, We had them in our nursery/ grower. When I was working on the farm

[@kasasadennis6652]

Really need the job.

[@coomesyboy]

All pigs are great! No need to bash outdoor pigs to make confinement pigs look better. Both have goods and bads.

[@johnmarquardt1991]

,,, and indoor pigs really stink.

[@mg0090]

I agree. Each system has its place. I've worked on a confinement farm and now I raise my own hogs outside. It seems like my hogs outside are much happier, however I cannot raise the volume in the same space as a CAFO. That would be too taxing on the land and animals. CAFOs feed the masses, so I won't knock a well run confinment farm.

[@sportsfanatics7818]

So knowledgeable great video explain why hog buildijg exist its alot better to raise them inside

[@marksmith9142]

You will love the wet,dry feeders. You will see better daily gain and less water waste. Pigs love them!

[@thislldofarm]

Biggest reason for switching was less water waste! Gotta make that manure quality better! 💩

[@curtweatherbee2523]

Very interesting thank you for that lesson🧐 I had a smoke pork chop for dinner tonight😋😋

[@thislldofarm]

Glad you liked it! I’m jealous did you make any extra? I’m hungry

[@curtweatherbee2523]

@@thislldofarm sorry the other ones in the freezer😩👍

[@calebmanuel17]

@@thislldofarm tmmr we gonna send cull sows pigs in killplant Canada guess what they behaving like an wild animal.

[@pnwRC.]

FANTASTIC video. You make some valid points as to why the hogs are better off inside a barn that in the outdoors.UNFORTUNATELY, even with these FACTS there are still going to be those that will never be persuaded that this is the bestest environment for the animals.

[@thislldofarm]

Appreciate it! Gotta start somewhere man! Not against people who raise hogs outside by any means. But, there’s nothing out there explaining the why of it all. Just trying to show people that why.

[@pnwRC.]

@@thislldofarm 👍🏻

[@FruitTree]

I'm doing a comparison video comparing what yall do vs outdoor homestead pig raising

[@bradjenkins932]

We have 22 sows outside with no problems, plus the piglets.

[@JohnSmith-xq6cv]

all industrial pork is raised inside

[@Yyyyyy5]

Exactly. You have 22 sows. I have 30 sows to a farrowing room and 29 total farrowing rooms and 3 big gestation barns. You have 22 sows and piglets. I have 870 sows and piglets. That’s why you can manage your sows outside and I can’t.

[@bradjenkins932]

@@Yyyyyy5 So whose fault is that?

[@Yyyyyy5]

@@bradjenkins932 I’m not sure it’s a fault. It’s business.

[@OldLadyStarky]

I understand the idea of raising animals indoors but I do wish it was a possibility to have even a raised deck system or a jungle gym system maybe it’s even got a rooting corner full of clean dirt they can root in with a dog door for them to be able to go outside even on an every other day basis if they wanted to. It comes from a thought process of everything deserving mental stimulation as well as physical room to exist. Thanks for explaining your reasonings

[@briannevels6814]

An interesting video but isn't some of the appeal of raising pigs outside for natural forage? There are farmers who have proven raising pigs outside on paddock rotation is not only possible but also healthy for the land. Not all situations are equal but I'm interested in your opinion about the obvious such as Joel's methods.

[@mch.l.trecords9169]

I grew up on my dad's farm and we raised pigs and what you're saying is only partially correct heritage pig breeds like Kune Kune, Berkshire, and basically any heritage pig breed was specifically bred for being raised outdoors. And this is because heritage pig breeds have hair to protect them from extreme heat and freezing cold temperature. And a short snout to prevent rooting and soil erosion whereas commercial breeds like Yorkshire pigs, Landrace Pigs, and other hairless pig breeds. Are prone to sunburn, freezing to death, and their long snouts cause rooting and soil erosion. And that is why commercial pig breeds are either raised indoors or in a barn the reason commercial breeds are so popular though is because they get bigger and have a better meat to bone ratio.

[@smoochmcguire5291]

Great video thanks again

[@Aidy308]

Another good lesson,10/10 🐔

[@jeffhartson9203]

Great videos. But the picture is to bright. Is there a filter you can put on your lens to lessen the brightness???

[@computernerdtechman]

I made a comment in one of your really old post, but I don't think you look at them old videos anymore. My city boy question was "How do you train your pigs to use them little urinals?" 🤔

[@gagetremmel9215]

the pigs teach themselves because there's a little nozzle to where if they push it the water will come out so the pigs usually will start to play with it and learn that the water comes out of it

[@Yyyyyy5]

What’s funny is they actually do shit and pee in those on accident so you want to keep them cleaned out. Plus a turd can get stuck and push the water nozzle open and waste a lot of water also causing the pit to fill faster.

[@sammandel714]

Is that a Crystal Springs WET\DRY feeder from manitoba

[@watomb]

Well said great video

[@thislldofarm]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@keenankelley187]

Coming along.

[@kelwinknobloch4989]

On your wet/dry feeders, how many pigs/hole are you setting the barn up for ?

[@Specogecko]

I think there’s a lot more room for improvement for the industry

[@brianmetcalfe9001]

100 AGREE WITH THIS MAN

[@nikimorgan6492]

The feed efficiency is a lot better with the wet feeder. It's really surprising if you keep track of that kind of stuff his much better it is.

[@kgwilson1886]

Wow, great information for city folk like me that know nothing about real farming. I have always thought pigs love to roll in mud because that's what I was told growing up and that all the buildings going up to keep pigs in was really mean to the pig because your not letting them do what they naturally love, tear things up and stay covered with dirt. I never knew they actually get sun burned. The smaller permaculture farms I watch say how wonderful they are being to the pigs, letting them be in open fields to tear up the grounds for them and rolling in the mud. I never knew high or low temps bothered them either. Now I kinda feel sorry for the ones that do have to live out in the elements.

[@mg0090]

I raise pigs outside and they have no issues with the cold weather if they are used to it. It was 19 degrees and very windy just yesterday and my pigs were out running around. Provide them a water hole and they do fine in the heat as well. They just need somewhere dry to get out of the rain, snow, and sun depending on the season.

[@brianmetcalfe9001]

100 pct AGREE WITH THIS MAN

[@austinsensenig9411]

Love your videos but have to agree to disagree my family has done hogs for over 80 years and all been outside natural like environment and have never had worms or parasites and check every month and don't use dewormer just natural methods. All depends on the breed of pig Yorks will not handle outside because they haven't been exposed to it we raise hamps, durocs, berks outside

[@jessereimer302]

If kept inside they should have plenty of natural light and bedding and nesting materials

[@millerurbanhomesteading8632]

pigs love wet /dry feeders.... a little water mixed with feed and those hogs go wild..... faster gains also... i think....

[@mikenicholson2548]

Same as grass feed beef. Oh man am I going to take a beating over that comment.

[@noneyobusiness_6217]

Whatever helps you sleep at night. There is no comparison in the flavor of pork raised outdoors versus in a confinement. All confinement pork tastes like shit!!

[@user-zu2bw7ig5v]

My cousin runs pigs year round outside. In the winter they put a corn stalk bale in the pen they bed down in and they do wonderful. Don't try to justify raising pigs in confinement. The only reason you raise them inside is because it makes you more money over all. What's natural for the animal is the way God made it which is not confinement.

[@rodger7029]

Parasites, predators.

[@Yyyyyy5]

That is good for free range farming or a small family farm. A good way for you to make money. This guys way is important too because making money is important but so is feeding America. Everyone’s farm is important yours his and mine.

[@davedavis662]

Look at all the damage done down south from the wild pigs, destroying crops, farm land, and forests. It’s much more human indoors as your doing and way more economical on a production scale.

[@krismwangy]

1:00 seems to have a swelling on its its under side

[@norbertlackenbauer294]

That was an umbilical hernia.

[@safffff1000]

That indoor barn thats ventilated looks positive with the sun light but that new one your building looks depressing all closed with out sunlight

[@scottbittner6875]

So true. So much misinformation out there all circled around marketing and not whats best for the pig.

[@thislldofarm]

Yes sir! 👊🏻 appreciate your support

[@dougberry1011]

How much does a pig weigh when he goes to market?

[@thislldofarm]

275-300lbs

[@garym9356]

When it comes to Commercial Pig Farming control is everything.. And that's everything in a nutshell.

[@travismanley4448]

👍

[@thislldofarm]

👍🏻 appreciate it buddy

[@jessereimer302]

At least in this bed they get natural light . Some farmers keep their pigs in a barn where all the see is concrete walls and artificial light. A bleak existence

[@bembem582]

Do they fight

[@Ibsonlovesyou]

I think for running the scale you are and where you are I get it. But I think if you can apply better management outside and be diverse and choose the right breeds for your climate outside will always be better. I’m sorry to disagree. Great video though and great to hear opinions.

[@alvexok5523]

Your reasons about not keeping pigs outside make alot of sense. Inside, they're not in danger of getting too hot or cold, sunburned, stuck in the rain, parasites and worms, predators, etc.

[@joanlittle4235]

5 stars for pappy. he is smart He knows his pigs. granny orgen

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Interesting information. My grandpa and uncle raised pigs ... My grandpa only a few his pens allowed them to go outside. My uncle had his in the barn. The only problem I have with commercial farms pig, chicken, or dairy and probably other animals is the concentration of manure and the smell from it.

[@rusticfox4283]

this method with an anaerobic digester setup to generate power and heat with a CHP generator is best. get power heat all benefits from scale and eliminates the smell of large open pits of feces.

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

What do y'all do with all the poop & pee?

[@jeffdevries6508]

It all drops down in the pit, eventually will get spread in fields.

[@jackfrost1460]

Hi Guys! 🙋🏻‍♂️ Great video 👍🏻 I’ll say this u know a lot about hogs! The reason they overheat is because pigs don’t sweat that’s a big difference between ppl and pigs for handling the heat! For my own table I still prefer a outdoor hog. I’m sure u don’t notice it because being in a hog barn all the time u don’t smell the confinement hog smell like other ppl do. When u have ur hogs laying over ur pits they take on that smell and when u get a cut of pork that has any fat on the outside of it u can smell the pit every time . Even when it starts to fry u can smell it but it seems to fry out because u don’t taste it. I’ve never rendered lard from a confined pig not sure how that would be. I also know ur right it’s the only way u can really do it year around and make money doing it.

[@robertpayne2717]

Yes if you have pigs in a lot they'll take their toilet duties as far away from their feed and water troughs as physically possible

[@Specogecko]

Ehhhh my pigs don’t destroy their enclosure, grass grows and everything

[@kenlynch6332]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@frogirl786]

The pig is not meant for human consumption.

[@pamelamansfield1708]

Well sad

[@jackbarry9469]

Another point from a sustainability perspective we would not be able to feed our population with outdoor hogs too much land required and lowering water quality from runoff. And it would take more resources because so many would die in winter or if its hot in August.

[@tyler8901]

So in other words you think you know it all

[@fowlcamm]

LOL I had to laugh as you were telling us the reason for confined raising, and you had that one pig constantly trying to bite through your boot, talk about attention seeking. 🤣

[@thislldofarm]

They look at us as one big ole snack! 😂 that’s what dad always says.

[@latashaluster3223]

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