Raising pigs . We've all been there...pleading with a sturdy pig to follow us back into their home while they couldn't care less-they may even run away and squeal. Well, it's a job that’ll test your patience and your grit, but it’s also mighty rewarding. When I first started out, I learned real quick that pigs aren’t like cows or chickens – they’re a bit more independent and sometimes ornery. MOST of the time they're ornery. They’ve got a mind of their own, and you have to