![]() ![]() The other brush I recommend to use on all pigs regardless of color is a soft “horse hair” brush. This is for the same reason I spoke of on light colored pigs, however I don’t feel it to be necessary to use as often because we have less worry of toughening the skin for markings from a show stick like we do on those light colored ones because of their darker pigment. On dark colored pigs, I recommend using a rice root brush at least 1-2 times weekly. And finally, this type of brush allows the release more of the natural oils in a pigs skin to promote a healthy hide and hair coat. Second, it toughens their skin, particularly where we will use a show whip along their side and the side of their face, which will result in less “marking up” by this tool when showing. One is that it removes more of the dirt particles out of their skin, which on white pigs allows them to be a brighter white. There are a couple advantages of this tougher bristled brush. On light colored pigs, I recommend using a rice root brush at least 3-5 times per week. The way I use the two differ a bit depending on light colored vs. The two types of brushes I recommend to keep around and use is a soft “horse hair” brush and a tougher “rice root” brush. Over the years I’ve found that there are a couple of types of brushes that are a must to maximize this procedure as well. ![]() Additionally, in today’s times, when judges are placing much emphasis on heaviness of structure, brushing the pigs’ legs promotes hair growth and trains the hair to lay in the right direction, which makes them look bigger boned. Many times I see kids’ pigs where the top of their pig look nearly perfect, but halfway down their side, and their legs hair is going every direction. Also, brush the pig’s entire body, including the legs. When brushing remember to always and only brush in the direction that allows the hair to lay smoothly and not curling anywhere. This enhances the training of their hair and helps clean the pores of their skin, which will further promote a healthy look. ![]() Pigs need to be brushed every day or at least 4-5 times a week. Below are some of the basic procedures I’ve found that work. Your pig having a fresh look depends on many physical characteristics from a feeding standpoint, but the presentation of their clean, fresh skin, and trained and groomed hair laying the right direction falls a very close second in line.Ī great lesson I’ve learned over the years is there are the basics in day-to-day care that fit all pigs, but dark colored pigs and light colored pigs must be treated differently as far as their skin to make them look their absolute best. At the same time, it is one of the most important factors when it comes time to “look like a winner.” Skin and hair is only one part of being sure your animal looks maxed out and one hundred percent on show day. ![]()
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