The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: jl_tortuga on December 03, 2013, 01:11:50 am
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As a project for my 12 year old son, we decided to raise two pigs this past summer and butcher in the fall. Bought two six week old pigs from a reputable farmer who told us they were 'taken' care of meaning whatever is done to the little piglets!! Did our best following all recommended procedures for growing organic pigs, never used a commercial dewormer and tried DE, rosemary, garlic, etc. Pigs grew and grew and grew, we just butchered them this past week and they were huge, never looked sick and were always as happy as pigs could be! I did dissect the liver and heart and comparing to pictures I found online, all looked well. However, when butchering the second pig, we noticed a huge worm in the feces. I would suspect since both pigs were in the same pen that the first may have been 'infected' also we just didn't notice it. I don't know if I should trash the meat or not. I've asked several local people and most say just to freeze the meat for at least 24 hours and make sure to cook well. One guy mentioned he hunts and eats feral hogs which he stated were never dewormed!! I don't want to get anyone sick and not sure what to do....
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As long as you're going to cook the pig and not eat it sushi style, then you don't have a problem. :pig: