UGA Cooperative Extension

Pickens County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development

Pig competition

PURCHASING PIGS

Pigs must be purchased from a validated and accredited herd

Ask extension service for a list of “reliable” breeders/sales for pigs

CARE OF SHOW PIGS

Pigs should be fed on automatic feeders with a well- balanced “grower” feed

Pigs should be supplied access to water at all times

PIGS KEPT AT PICKENS COUNTY LIVESTOCK FACILITIES

Hogs are to be seen about on a daily basis

Pens must be mucked daily with wet/dirty shavings and removed from barn

Trash (including feed bags) should be removed on a daily basis

Items being kept at barn must be in a safe/secure place and out of the way of other pig pens

If you are not able to see about your pig at any time, Mrs. Kirby must be notified

If you plan to be out of town, you must make arrangements with Mrs. Kirby prior to your absence

EXPENSES

State tags purchased by Pickens County 4-H

Health papers paid for by Pickens County 4-H-Volunteers will be need to assist vet

Entry fees will be paid for by 4-H’er

EQUIPMENT

Clippers will be checked out to 4-H’er prior to the need for clipping

Pickens County 4-H will purchase snare, wheel barrel, & hog boards

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