Diary Of A Pig Farmer
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page 0 · 32 posts · 10 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a detailed farm diary by a new pig farmer in Ibadan documenting his transition from employment to livestock farming, including specific costs for breeds, feed ingredients, and labor. The thread features active engagement from the community offering technical advice on feed formulation and breeding, while also highlighting the critical barrier of startup capital and access to credit for aspiring farmers.
Pain points:
no_creditfeed_too_expensive
Prices:
Landrace weaner: NGN40000.0 (Ibadan)Pure female Landrace: NGN40000.0 (Ibadan)Pure white female: NGN25000.0 (Ibadan)Pure Duroc piglet: NGN100000.0 (Ibadan)Camburough: NGN30000.0 (Ibadan)Large White: NGN25000.0 (Ibadan)Exotic weaner: NGN60000.0 (IR&T Ibadan)Pure Duroc weaner: NGN120000.0 (Ibadan)Pkg (feed ingredient): NGN85.0 (Ibadan)Soya (feed ingredient): NGN350.0 (Ibadan)Barley (feed ingredient): NGN80.0 (Ibadan)Super starter: NGN6000.0 (Ibadan)Farm hand labor: NGN10000.0 (Ibadan)Rented pen room: NGN15000.0 (Ibadan)
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_sizeposting_photosciting_years_of_experience
“I never knew pigs were that expensive until i ventured into it, exotic(imported) breeds goes as much as 60k, a pure duroc weaner as at April this year is selling at 120k.”
“Well, capital has always been the bane right from the outset, alot of people wish to start something, but when all avenues through which one could access capital has been flawed, what can one do?”
“People of old refer to pig business as 'bamitanse' in yoruba parlance which means,'end poverty for me'.”
Unclassified: None
page 1 · 32 posts · 13 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a 'Diary of a Pig Farmer' where the main author, wizzie001, shares personal experiences and management tips regarding piggery, specifically focusing on the critical importance of owner presence to prevent staff negligence. The discussion evolves into a Q&A session where a new entrant asks about infrastructure, feed formulation, and budgeting, receiving detailed advice on avoiding inbreeding, mixing energy sources like barley with protein feeds, and sourcing milk waste. Other users contribute by sharing their own location-specific insights on input costs and asking for clarification on specific practices.
Prices:
dried maize: NGN160000.0 (Kaduna State)fresh undiluted palm oil: NGN23000.0 (Nationwide (Pick up))weaner pigs: NGN25000.0 (General)weaner pigs: NGN30000.0 (General)pork: NGN1200.0 (General)weaner pigs: NGN18000.0 (General)
Credibility signals:
Naming specific farm inputs and quantities (e.g., '425 litre fills up a drum')Citing personal experience with staff management failuresMentioning specific past employment or service in a region ('served in Benue many years ago')Stating current inventory levels ('currently have more than 10pigs now')
“A farm manager would never carry out your task the way you would have done if it were you, most of these employees are just for eye service.”
“One other vital thing that should be considered when venturing into pig business or any other business is your PRESENCE.”
“Never make a mistake of buying them from same farm because there is high tendency of them being related or even siblings.”
page 2 · 32 posts · 12 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a pig farming diary initiated by wizzie001, who documents their journey from renting pens to owning over 200 pigs, while actively answering questions from aspiring farmers in Ogun and Ibadan. The thread features detailed discussions on breed selection (Large White, Landrace), specific startup costs (15k/year rent, 30k for weaners), and management techniques like using fan milk waste. Despite the educational intent, the page is cluttered with promotional posts from competitors selling pure breeds and consulting services, and includes a specific warning about weighing scales being either sold or fabricated.
Prices:
pig_pen_rent: NGN15000.0 (Ibadan)pure_breed_weaner: NGN30000.0 (Ibadan)pig_feed_6months: NGN60000.0 (Ibadan)pure_female_landrace_weaner: NGN40000.0 (Ibadan)pure_white_female: NGN25000.0 (Ibadan)pig_pen_rent: NGN15000.0 (Ibadan)
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_sizeciting_years_of_experiencereferencing_associationposting_photos
“My primary aim of creating the thread is basically to educate and also show Nigerians how quickly one can become a millionaire simply by having a pig farm.”
“Sold as it is, it can also be fabricated too.”
“The secret is simple, the farm hand clean the pen thoroughly morning and evening, and we have good drainage system and a sock-away.”
page 3 · 31 posts · 14 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a detailed discussion on pig farming techniques, specifically focusing on feed formulation, housing construction, and market realities. The primary contributor, wizzie001, answers questions about feed ratios (PKC and barley), the impact of stress on weight gain, and the timeline for fattening pigs to 90kg. Other users ask for specific ingredient prices and locations, leading to a brief exchange on wheat offal and PKC costs in Ibadan.
Prices:
PKC: NGN100000.0 (Ibadan)Wheat Offal: NGN130000.0 (Ibadan)Wheat Offal: NGN120000.0 (General)
Credibility signals:
Naming specific locations (Ibadan, Uyo)Providing specific operational details (100+ pigs, 90kg weight)Posting photos of infrastructure (bamboo pen)
“Bottom line, stress impedes pig's growth.”
“Pkc alone is good, but it will impede their growth maximally. Pkc serves as source of protein only, pigs too need balanced diet.”
“You have a ready market, you see people going around asking to buy pigs for slaughter from time to time, same with the ones that are looking to buy piglets.”
page 4 · 31 posts · 17 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a long-running farm diary by 'wizzie001' documenting the technical details of pig farming, which has evolved into a community resource for new entrants. Users actively ask about specific management practices like feed formulation, milk storage, and breed performance, while the original author provides detailed technical advice. The thread also features occasional promotional attempts by other farmers seeking buyers or renting pens, alongside general encouragement for the sector.
Pain points:
bird_mortalitytransport_cost
Credibility signals:
naming farm size or locationciting years of experienceposting photos
“Its not advisable to buy a pig you dont know its history, the buyer could be selling due to the antecedent of that pig, it could be due to still birth often, low number of production of such pig or could have gotten pregnant as a result of in-breeding.”
“There is no point leaving my pigs to get to 200kg for slaughter, the highest i've gone was 180kg, it was way too big that the farm hand was now scared of entering the pen, i had to let it off.”
“I've always been interested in pig farming and I finally started February 2025. I bought 2 female pure large whites and a male. Sadly I lost the male a month after. He stopped eating and I thought he needed deworming so I administered ivermectin injections. I returned from work and met him dead.”