Pig farming: If you want to earn in lakhs, then start rearing this animal today
Pig farming: Pig farming is a new venture in the animal husbandry industry that is proving to be very advantageous for farmers and animal breeders in today’s fast-paced world. Pigs give birth twice a year, and their growth is quick; in about 6 to 8 months, the weight of the piglets reaches 70 to 80 kg, which allows animal breeders to make a good living by selling them in the market.
Pig farming can be started on a small scale and yield significant profits in such a scenario, according to Dr. Anil Kumar, a veterinarian at the Chas Pet Clinic in Bokaro. This is because Jharkhand’s climate makes Jharsuk breed pigs the most suitable, and farmers can begin with four female and one male pig.
However, Tamworth breed imported pigs and local pigs were crossed by scientists to create the Jharsuk breed, which produces around nine offspring at a time and is thought to be better for pig farming.
The setup of animal feed and living quarters is crucial for pig farming, and animal breeders must spend between 80 and 90 thousand rupees a year to raise four female and one male pig. However, because the piglets must be cared for during the first year, the profit is lower. By the second year, the farmers have roughly 51 to 52 healthy pigs that weigh between 80 and 90 kg, and they can easily make up to 2 lakh rupees by selling them at the market price of 100 to 150 rupees per kg.
On the other hand, the animal breeder should feed the pigs a diet high in nutrients if they want to quickly raise their weight. They develop quickly and get the sustenance they need from maize, rice bran, wheat bran, mineral combination, and hotel leftovers. In addition, pigs need sometimes get vaccinations to keep them disease-free.
