The Illustrated Guide to Pigs : How to Choose Them, How to Keep Them

With a resurgence of interest in raising animals, this delightfully illustrated and informative book is ideal for anyone who wants to choose the most suitable pig breed. __The Illustrated Guide to Pigs__ covers thirty-eight of the most common breeds of pig in North America and Europe. Lewis has included helpful introductory sections with practical advice about pig rearing and husbandry, outlining the difference between the breeds. There are also practical sections on how to buy pigs, the equipment required to keep them, and advice on their basic care, feeding, and hygiene. Discusses the most common breeds of pig; outlines the differences between them; and offers advice on their basic care, feeding, and hygiene