Bringing Home a New Breeding Boar

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
  • Let's go and get our new boar!
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  • @gregorionorris1160
    @gregorionorris1160 Год назад +112

    There is a clear distinction between pets and livestock. Excellent work.

  • @dwighthires3163
    @dwighthires3163 Год назад +32

    I absolutely love how you explain the lamp fire hazard and extra-long cord issues before the know-it-alls try to warn you about what you already know. Great job!

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello hires how are you doing

  • @sandraengstrand2784
    @sandraengstrand2784 Год назад +79

    Congratulations on your new boar! He is adorable!!! 🐖🐷💕

  • @lesgobrandon
    @lesgobrandon Год назад +30

    Thanks Pete for taking us along. I really appreciate the opportunity to watch the channel and certainly enjoy your positive approach and uplifting attitude!

  • @wendyjennings1502
    @wendyjennings1502 Год назад +51

    Pretty little guy for sure. Can't wait to watch this cutie grow! Congrats!

  • @1ltlbrnc
    @1ltlbrnc Год назад +3

    The reason for the polarized cord end is that without a ground stud on the cord end the orientation can go either way. So they polarize it so it's plugged in correctly. So the tab at the bottom of the socket is live but the screw in shell section never is because that's always the neutral on a polarized plug set up.

    • @1ltlbrnc
      @1ltlbrnc Год назад +2

      Otherwise, when you go to screw a light bulb in and you're touching the screw shell section. You can get electrocuted if the light is on without you knowing it.

  • @edlebida8626
    @edlebida8626 Год назад +94

    Bringing home the bacon takes on a new meaning 🤣

  • @petegraham1458
    @petegraham1458 Год назад +20

    We raised Tamworth hogs on a farm in Western Canada , my father had a very similar approach to farming as you do we tried other breeds but always returned his favorite breed. Your going to like the breed they are mild mannered and healthy robust pigs we had a pig pasture and I remember the piglets playing we had Broader Collies my Dad trained as cattle dogs and the piglets and puppies would chase each other and the sow seemed just fine with it. We had a pet Sow that was allowed out in our machinery yard she would take her piglets out with her and explore around the place , people driving by with children with them would stop to watch , I would open the gate so they could come in get out and she was so tame she would want scratches and if you talked to her she would look right at your eyes and talk back in what we called pig Latin,she was quite happy for the children to Handel the piglets. As long as they were sitting down she seemed to know if they got dropped it could hurt them so I would tell them to sit on the bench we sat on waiting for the school buss and I would had them a piglet , many times the parents old Brownie Kodak came out! The local news paper actually did an article on our “ Pet Red Pigs” .
    We farm butchered the meat is darker in color than the popular. Lacombe breed , and was absolutely delicious.
    I hope you have good luck with him !

    • @petegraham1458
      @petegraham1458 Год назад +4

      handle not Handel , spell check got me.

  • @MarkQuinnelly
    @MarkQuinnelly Год назад +18

    Big Pig Problem solved! Thank you for taking us along for your journey and sharing how you landed on the new boar. Have a great day Pete!

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello mark how are you doing

  • @brycewiborg8095
    @brycewiborg8095 Год назад +8

    Separating sows was done with a 5 gallon bucket. They would stand, or back into a corner.
    We put 150 lb boar in with mature sows.
    They beat him up a while but they all lad litters, and he eventually out grew them.
    Handsome young fellow.
    Thanks Pete.

  • @philliphoward9214
    @philliphoward9214 Год назад +1

    Thanks Pete

  • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
    @MarkWYoung-ky4uc Год назад +15

    While the new boar tries to figure out what's going on in his world, the other pigs play musical stalls. Great looking boar Mr. Pete.

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello mark how are you doing

  • @tommywise1702
    @tommywise1702 Год назад +14

    Love the amount of consideration for animals and natural planning. Looks like the correct choice for your farm for sure.
    Good luck with the pigs.

  • @kingyeuyam10
    @kingyeuyam10 Год назад +9

    Good afternoon Pete, good to hear from farm's update.

  • @tammytinhorn-fz6jj
    @tammytinhorn-fz6jj Год назад

    I love the way his ears are notched...his color is unique.

  • @wittry2
    @wittry2 Год назад +2

    Pete, my wife and I were driving on a four lane recently and a stock trailer full of feeder pigs pulled up next to us at a stoplight. Without thinking I rolled down the window and yelled, “Hey you little monsters!” My wife and I both had a good laugh. Thanks Pete!

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      helo bob how are you doing

  • @locustvalleyfarms7241
    @locustvalleyfarms7241 Год назад +9

    I agree with your big pig plan it's the most logical option for a small farmer like you said!

  • @bosweat75
    @bosweat75 Год назад +10

    Good morning from South Georgia! Looking forward to watching the little guy grow.

    • @jason27swg
      @jason27swg Год назад +1

      Bo where in south Georgia are you from?

    • @lsbraswell
      @lsbraswell Год назад +2

      I'm in South Georgia too!

    • @jason27swg
      @jason27swg Год назад +1

      @@lsbraswell I grew up in southwest Georgia

    • @lesgobrandon
      @lesgobrandon Год назад +2

      @@jason27swg Perry ga checking in

    • @lsbraswell
      @lsbraswell Год назад +2

      Savannah!

  • @GAPeach58
    @GAPeach58 Год назад +13

    Good morning Pete from SC.
    It was really chilly here yesterday with rain all day. I love the color of your new boar piglet. Feisty fellow already. 🐷🐖

  • @nancysmith-baker1813
    @nancysmith-baker1813 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the great pig vid.
    I love the way you talk to them so gentle and incouraging.
    The new little guy is sooo cute.
    Appreciate the the reality of the way you take care of stock . We all get old . You already explained why and how you take care of your bore .
    Thank you .

  • @stevehill7890
    @stevehill7890 Год назад +5

    A NEW VIDEO FROM PETE!!!! GONNA GO MAKE MY POPCORN AND THEN ENJOY THE SHOW!!!!

  • @jeffharvey6768
    @jeffharvey6768 Год назад +17

    Great job Pete.... I hope he does a great job for your farm.

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello jeff how are you doing

  • @jonathancrissinger2301
    @jonathancrissinger2301 Год назад +4

    I believe in your plans for John and I could see in your face that it isn't going to be easy. You care so much about your livestock and it shows. He will continue to serve the farm, just in another form. The new fellow is a nice looking fellow. I really enjoy watching you interact with the animals. See you have been making progress on the tractor, that was a kind of a tease walking through the shop like that, lol. See you in the next video.

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello jonathan how are you doing

  • @markschumacher7408
    @markschumacher7408 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the video. Your description of where you are now, and where you want to be, along with a plan of how to get there, illustrates that it is all about timing! And it may Or may not work according to plan. I can appreciate your decision to go with a new breeding boar. I hope he works out for you.

  • @nicklewis7291
    @nicklewis7291 Год назад +4

    I appreciate you showing how you do your hogs. I don't have much experience with hogs so, I'm learning quite a bit.

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello nick how are you doing

    • @nicklewis7291
      @nicklewis7291 Год назад

      @@smi2sali1 Hi. I'm good, you?

  • @jamesbrown8718
    @jamesbrown8718 Год назад +3

    Road trip!!!! Thanks for taking us along in the trip to get the new boar. Glad to see you adding a new animal to the farm

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello james how are you doing

  • @GarthGoldberg
    @GarthGoldberg Год назад +1

    Polarized plug on the lamp so that the socket is connected to the neutral and the middle contact is hot.

  • @MichaelAllanTorrey
    @MichaelAllanTorrey Год назад +2

    Pete, look forward to your videos every day. A real breath of fresh air considering the other junk on YT. The effort invested in the farm reminds me of a favorite short story by Sinclair Lewis: Land.

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello michael how are you doing

  • @jthampshire
    @jthampshire Год назад

    Welcome to your new boar.
    Polarized plugs are required on lamps to insure that the threaded ring is not connected to LINE. Reduces the chance of getting a shock replacing a bulb.

  • @mariamojicasarmiento
    @mariamojicasarmiento Год назад +5

    Awe! Such a cutie! He's going to love his new home!

  • @b.neallee7042
    @b.neallee7042 Год назад

    You have a knack with animals. I think your second daughter has a passion for animals also. That boar is beautiful. Big John makes me said but he's had a good life. I like how you care for them and you never do anything half butt. Lol Neal

  • @claramurzynski6739
    @claramurzynski6739 Год назад

    Spot on Pete. So glad you chose the route you did. I agree with Hillary that AI was just too uncertain.

  • @cynthiaparsons9339
    @cynthiaparsons9339 Год назад +1

    Not that it would change anything but I think you're right about Red. Farm life is about making practical decisions. Even when they're hard.

  • @jmac3163
    @jmac3163 Год назад

    The polarized cord on the heat lamp is so the screw shell of the lamp holder is never “hot”. For safety purposes the tab beneath the bulb is “hot” and the screw shell is the neutral.

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg Год назад +115

    Pete, you are such a great steward of the animals on your farm, it's easy to see why folks love your channel, like I do! I wish I was as patient with ours as you are with yours. Having to cull an animal from your stock is a vital responsibility of a farmer, just has to be done. I agree with your thoughts on AI, to much time if it doesn't take. I hope you and Hilarie have a great day too.

    • @348Tobico
      @348Tobico Год назад +4

      For several years I was involved in AI for purebred dogs. Dogs are easier to handle than 3 or 4 hundred pound pigs and it was still a wrestling match with both the sires and dams. Pigs I can not even imagine how difficult that would be.

    • @LegendHold1
      @LegendHold1 Год назад +4

      @@348Tobico Same, I have purebred dogs I work with too. Not only is it a small wrestling match, but it's a hit and miss thing too...fresh chilled AI on dogs...success rate about 1:3 ....frozen AI about 1:5...that can be a lot of time and money and loosing a litter of pigs at the right time in a farming cycle is not worth it. Only real reason to use it for pigs, is you have a purebred registered rare breed you are trying to preserve. Just not worth it otherwise.

  • @nickwiseman7770
    @nickwiseman7770 Год назад +4

    That is a perfect big pig problem solution! A.I. isn’t 100% it’s always a gamble! With all my research in pigs and pig breeds Tamworth are supposed to be very hardy breed and a great bacon pig. He will be a great addition to the pig program on your farm!

  • @miguelavelasquez8056
    @miguelavelasquez8056 Год назад +3

    Nice to see you got your new pigger he a good one thanks for sharing your video pete

  • @joannthompson765
    @joannthompson765 Год назад +2

    glad u found a new boar.iam sure you will find feeders to grow out .happy your giving John another mo to try and get brownie preg.

  • @mikemattcam
    @mikemattcam Год назад +3

    Thanks for sharing your enjoyment. GREAT JOB!

    • @smi2sali1
      @smi2sali1 Год назад

      hello michael how are you doing

  • @Skashoon
    @Skashoon Год назад +1

    Makes me dream about having a barn and more land. If the good Lord wants me to have them, He will provide. In the meantime, I’m working with what I have. I’ll sell the AGH sows that I have and work to get old line Durocs and Chester Whites.

  • @larrygreenwood9044
    @larrygreenwood9044 Год назад +1

    Ah Pete after hearing that, a young boar is best for your planes! 👍

  • @Dexterity_Jones
    @Dexterity_Jones Год назад +1

    Adorable new fella mate. Welcomed addition to the farm.

  • @curtisep5885
    @curtisep5885 Год назад +3

    🥰 Thx Pete 4 the update.

  • @dennisvillebrun1876
    @dennisvillebrun1876 Год назад

    Glad you solved your pig problem. He is a handsome devil. Take care and have a great rest of the week.

  • @marzymarrz5172
    @marzymarrz5172 Год назад

    It cracks me up when you tell the piglets what you really think. They must be a trip based solely on the names you call them. What a hoot.

  • @semos309
    @semos309 Год назад

    Wow, I'm glad I found this channel. It's the best!

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 Год назад

    Cute little guy! It's great that you get to be with him as he grows! I think you are right about John, he is done! Great to see Hilary too!🤗💞🤗

  • @wumao6797
    @wumao6797 Год назад

    I really salute to you farmers. Didn't know how smelly it was till I visited a farm. It amazes me how you guys can hack the smell everyday.

  • @suedobson2154
    @suedobson2154 Год назад +1

    always good to see you Pete and Hilarie!! i love your new red boar! rest in peace John, you have been a good pig!! hopefully you have a safe warm comfortable winter this year and looking forward to all your videos!!

  • @dermotward6540
    @dermotward6540 Год назад

    Congratulations on the new addition, I had two pedigree tamworth sows, wonderful breed. 😁

  • @katieandkevinsears7724
    @katieandkevinsears7724 Год назад

    I've gotten away from watching your videos for a few months Pete. I came back to this. A new boar and a new truck.

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB Год назад

    Congrats on the new little boar, he's a handsome little devil. I think you have a good, workable plan for the future of your stock. May I suggest you take a good pic of John, have some T-shirts made up for the store? That would serve his memory very well.

  • @Tugedhel
    @Tugedhel Год назад +3

    *** Please donate the old boar to a rescue shelter *** I know the meat from an old boar is not something you can sell but meat of any sort is a valued commodity for rescue shelters. I believed, in another video, you mentioned him as having a future of "building the soil." As an example, UGM, here in Salem, Oregon, is glad for a road kill deer as long as it is taken in while it is still warm. They have their own butchering area just for these kinds of gifts. Meat is so very very expensive these days. I know it is a hassle, especially if you kill and butcher (just to sides) but this is an investment of your time into the lives of many. A well run UGM takes people without hope or purpose, helps them get clean, provides paths to healing both body and emotions, and prepares them for a positive life with a launch into employment and self sustainability. Send a few emails... see if you can bless the work of taking the hopeless and giving them purpose and a launch.

    • @Mtbambeno
      @Mtbambeno Год назад

      That is a fantastic idea and a beneficial end to John's Era.

  • @anthonyhengst2908
    @anthonyhengst2908 Год назад +1

    I was thinking about that pig and Fryer Tuck came to mind then you said that it was up to Henry.... That's cool, I'll be looking forward to the decision.

  • @HisWayHomestead
    @HisWayHomestead Год назад +1

    That's exciting!!! we brought home a pair of breeders last month!

  • @spingirl4855
    @spingirl4855 Год назад +3

    New boar sure is cute!

  • @charlesvaughn5055
    @charlesvaughn5055 Год назад +1

    enjoyed the video with the moving about of the pigs. hope all goes as planned. have a great week and market sat.

  • @daanbours1403
    @daanbours1403 Год назад +1

    Great boar you have there

  • @franjohns2612
    @franjohns2612 Год назад

    Wow, he's a handsome little fella 🙂.

  • @jamesbreault5762
    @jamesbreault5762 Год назад +1

    Good content Pete he is a good looking boar piglet you got,lots of luck and happy to watch him grow up and you make friends with hi.

  • @ronharrison1776
    @ronharrison1776 Год назад

    I like the natural decision .

  • @jlsbeek
    @jlsbeek Год назад +4

    Another great video Pete. Best of luck with the new boar. So close to Thanksgiving perhaps the new boar is Tom.

  • @JStevenK1
    @JStevenK1 Год назад +1

    "Explore the new digs." Good name for him: Diggs.

  • @angelasheppard7197
    @angelasheppard7197 Год назад

    The little boar was so cute

  • @flybyairplane3528
    @flybyairplane3528 Год назад

    Pete, nice little boar ,I thought you were speaking of ME, when you were getting a new boar, anyhow stay well,getting real cold here in NJ, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @dyates6380
    @dyates6380 Год назад +1

    Another wonderful and informative video. Thank you Pete and Hilary. So enjoyable.

  • @michaelharvey7613
    @michaelharvey7613 Год назад

    Thank you and God Bless

  • @ExpressRhubarb
    @ExpressRhubarb Год назад +2

    The little boarling is adorable!
    Looks like a Bruno to me. Or Toffee :P

  • @amandareece496
    @amandareece496 Год назад

    Love the new addition he's so cute. If u hadn't have said what the notches were on his left ear I would have thought his siblings had been fighting with him. My mini has scars from fighting with his siblings. An Nice new truck.

  • @PlaneViewFarm
    @PlaneViewFarm Год назад

    That's a good looking Tamworth pig! I love those heritage breeds.

  • @MaynardFamilyHomestead
    @MaynardFamilyHomestead Год назад

    He’s a great looking little boar! Glad you found one close by.

  • @michaelbuxton9368
    @michaelbuxton9368 Год назад +4

    Congrats on the new boar!
    Benny is a good name for him 😜☺️

  • @lutherking6697
    @lutherking6697 Год назад

    A real farmer thank you

  • @melvinwoodruff905
    @melvinwoodruff905 Год назад

    Thanks

  • @westernsurvival389
    @westernsurvival389 Год назад +3

    Love all your videos! Give me lots of idea and great information. Thanks!!

  • @lightfoot413
    @lightfoot413 Год назад

    good looking little piglet...gr8 video thanks......

  • @skyhigh6
    @skyhigh6 Год назад

    Growing up in Tennessee my father always kept pig. We also kept dairy cows. When the milk was tainted with wild garlic, onion daddy would pour the milk into barrel and add what he called corn hearts. It would sour and reek of spoiled milk. My job every morning and at night was to dip up the mixture and feed the pigs. The pigs would splash it all over my clothes and I had to go to school reeking of soured milk. Ah, but I was saved by a BB gun. When I would pop the pigs in the butts they would flee to the others side of the pens. All I had to do is shot up into the air and I was saved.

  • @jeanohlerkingflower7284
    @jeanohlerkingflower7284 Год назад +1

    Suggested name for baby boar: Buddy
    He’s such a cutie!
    I know he’s gonna love being on your farm.

  • @pn3846
    @pn3846 Год назад

    Hay Pete nice find he looks like a real stud time will tell hope full he gives you big litters hope you and Hilary had agreat thanksgiving really enjoy your channel

  • @charleselertii6187
    @charleselertii6187 Год назад

    Thank you Pete and Hilarie! Chuck in Florida.

  • @bubbat2816
    @bubbat2816 Год назад +1

    Nice new truck you have.

  • @patience1226
    @patience1226 Год назад

    What beautiful people you both are! I absolutely love your videos. They are so full of joy and knowledge. Your smiles cheer up my day. God bless you both.

  • @BD-cu4cq
    @BD-cu4cq Год назад

    This is hard work. Respect to you

  • @louisepanton7344
    @louisepanton7344 Год назад

    What a gorgeous new piggy and what a happy smile you have for your new piggy, Pete 🤩

  • @billsrq1788
    @billsrq1788 Год назад

    Hello all from Siesta Key Florida

  • @thebeardedhomesteader
    @thebeardedhomesteader Год назад

    Im glad i found your channel. i just started a small homestead and RUclips channel myself

  • @louiserenton9380
    @louiserenton9380 Год назад +2

    Pete you have such a great delivery. Explaining everything in an interesting way. You could’ve been a teacher. Love your breeding ideas with the pigs. John’s had a good life so no problem with me re euthanasia.

  • @WilliamWeitz
    @WilliamWeitz Год назад

    JJ is still alive but Billy is taking over.

  • @galeholt1523
    @galeholt1523 Год назад

    I enjoyed the pig shuffle!

  • @jaimiehill6994
    @jaimiehill6994 Год назад

    New boar is reddish and looks like maybe a "Patrick" to me. Love the new piglet.

  • @garyriggins3354
    @garyriggins3354 Год назад +2

    Love your videos. So down to earth.

  • @tokencivilian8507
    @tokencivilian8507 Год назад

    It'll be interesting to watch the new boar grow out. My oh my, look at the size of your current breeding stock.

  • @raymondmiller5098
    @raymondmiller5098 Год назад

    I just thought of the perfect name for your new breeding boar: "Cassanova". (You're welcome, Pete. Great vids!)

  • @Barbara-se8od
    @Barbara-se8od Год назад

    I can’t say I care for how that farmer marks the litters. Poor little guy has a weird looking ear. He is a sweet little guy.

  • @pattyroberts1555
    @pattyroberts1555 Год назад +1

    I just fell in love with you new little baby. I have the perfect name for him!!! “Prince Harry” ❤😂
    I so much enjoy watching both you and Hillary..

  • @shanelamell2229
    @shanelamell2229 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing again. I don't say much but I do watch and enjoy your posts. I have been subscribed for a long time now. May God bless you all and keep up the great work!!!

  • @DumpsterMarcus
    @DumpsterMarcus Год назад

    Always enjoy watching

  • @redmapleleaf4617
    @redmapleleaf4617 Год назад

    What a cute little piggie he is! Hope he turns out to be a real "performer" and gets the job done!

  • @fionasaunders7646
    @fionasaunders7646 Год назад

    Super programs , full of helpful tips.

  • @martha844
    @martha844 Год назад

    I love seeing your videos. I grew up on a 40 acre farm. There were more kids than animals but we had fun just the same. Lots of work no matter how small the farm. Thank you for sharing your farm life with us. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. God bless.