{"product_id":"know-your-hogs-peter-alcott-9798294068462","title":"Know your hogs: A Practical, Funny, and Slightly Muddy Guide to Raising Pigs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnow Your Hogs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Practical, Funny, and Slightly Muddy Guide to Raising Pigs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Alcott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're dreaming of bacon or just tired of mowing the back pasture, \u003cb\u003eKnow Your Hogs\u003c\/b\u003e is your boots-on-the-ground guide to raising pigs with purpose, humor, and a whole lot of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for new homesteaders, 4H families, and anyone who's ever looked at a pig and thought, \"I could raise that,\" this book walks you through every step of the journey-from picking your first piglet to smoking your own bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal-life housing setups, including a low-cost hut build\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNutrition science explained in plain language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding strategies, growth math, and feed logs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding, farrowing, and piglet care (with stories, disasters, and tips)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eButchering and curing - at home or through a processor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePork cut breakdowns, lard rendering, and DIY recipes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical pig facts, folklore, and Bible mentions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandy charts, health logs, and printable templates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll told in a voice that's equal parts farmer, teacher, and slightly sarcastic neighbor, \u003cb\u003eKnow Your Hogs\u003c\/b\u003e is more than a manual-it's the pig book you'll actually enjoy reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Alcott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798294068462\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Peter Alcott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066658074879,"sku":"9798294068462","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_481ac349-05d5-484f-b167-d24c8817a80d.jpg?v=1768679731","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/know-your-hogs-peter-alcott-9798294068462","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}