Market Animals
What is the average age range that you get your market animal?
Between 8-12 weeks old
True/False Pigs are extremely intelligent
True
They can learn tricks, recognize people, and solve simple problems—about as smart as dogs.
Your pig isn’t looking healthy on fair day. What might happen?
What is removed from the market sale.
What are 3 duties of barn duty?
Keeping isles clean/raked and wet down
Caring for all animals in barn, even if its not our club.
No goofing off
No phones
Make sure all pigs have clean water at all times.
This tool is used to guide your pig in the ring.
What is a show stick
Why are Berkshire, Hampshire, and Duroc pigs popular at fairs?
Because they are bred for good meat quality, including muscle and lean growth.
What is one sound a pig makes?
Grunt or oink
You refuse to clean your pen. What could happen?
Market sale check revoked.
If your pig is not cared for properly, these may be taken away.
Premium money or ribbons.
You should always keep this between you and the judge.
What is your pig
What are 3 market breeds acceptable for Lake County Fair?
Duroc
Hamshire
Berkshire
Yorkshire
Old Spot
Are pigs clean or dirty animals?
What are 3 requirements for your animal to be able to show/sell at fair?
Meet minimum weight
healthy and free of sickness
Market quality
Who is ultimately responsible for your animal while in the barn during the entire fair week?
You are responsible for caring for your animal at all times even when others are on barn duty.
What should you not wear in the show ring?
Open toed shoes
Hats
Sunglasses
What factors influence how a pig grows and looks at fair besides genetics?
Nutrition, exercise, and daily care
What is the world record for the heaviest pig?
A. 1,050 pounds
B. 1,800 pounds
C. 2,552 pounds
D. 3,200 pounds
C. 2,552 pounds
A pig named Big Bill (Illinois) was reported around 2,552 pounds
What is the minimum market weight to be able to show/sell at fair?
220 lbs
True/False
There is no maximum weight for market animals at fair?
True
What should you wear in the show ring?
show number.
About how many pounds of feed does it take for a market pig to gain 1 pound of body weight?
About 2.5 to 3.5 pounds of feed per 1 pound of gain (feed-to-gain ratio).
True/False
A pig’s nose print is unique, just like a human fingerprint.
True
🐖 Fun fact:
Each pig has a one-of-a-kind snout pattern, meaning no two pigs have the same nose print.
You are on Barn duty and see other kids running and spraying people with the hose in the area you are in charge of, what should you do?
What are 2 extra activities required for clubs while at fair?
Food booth and Barn duty
This is the skill of presenting your pig to highlight its best qualities.
What is Showmanship