Piglet Inspection Checklist: 12 Field Tests Before You Pay
Most bad piglets show themselves in the first two minutes if you know what to check. Twelve tests you can do at the seller's pen, in order, before you commit to a single peso.
Aug 14, 2026
Fattening
8 guides on fattening for Philippine pig farmers.
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Pagpatambok sa Baboy: How to Fatten a Pig Fast
The last 30 days before selling is when you maximize weight gain. Add coconut oil, increase energy feeds, and time your sale for peak market demand.
May 20, 2026
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Sow vs Fattener Pig: Which Earns More in the Philippines? (2026)
A fattener pig clears about ₱400 over 5 months at July 2026 prices, and loses money if farmgate slips. A productive backyard sow still clears ₱25,000-₱40,000 selling weaners across a year. The gap is enormous, but only after you survive the first 8 months. The actual math.
May 13, 2026
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How to Estimate Pig Weight Without a Scale
No scale? No problem. Measure heart girth and body length with a tape measure, plug into the formula, and get an estimate within 3-5% of actual weight. Reference table included.
Apr 3, 2026
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Best Age to Buy Piglets for Fattening in the Philippines
The ideal age to buy piglets for fattening is 8-10 weeks — fully weaned, eating solid feed, and past the most vulnerable period. Here is what to look for and what to avoid.
Mar 22, 2026
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Why Is My Pig Not Gaining Weight?
If your pig is growing slower than expected, the cause is usually one of 5 things: parasites, poor feed quality, heat stress, disease, or overcrowding. Here is how to diagnose each one.
Mar 22, 2026
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How Long Before a Pig Is Ready to Sell in the Philippines
A commercial-cross pig reaches market weight (80-100 kg) in about 5-6 months from weaning. Native pigs take 6-8 months to reach 50-60 kg. Here is the complete timeline.
Mar 16, 2026
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SwineFlow: Running a Profitable Pig Farm Batch
A complete production cycle framework for Philippine pig operations — from weaner acquisition through finishing, covering cash flow timing, batch management, and margin optimization.
Feb 18, 2026
