Feeding & Watering
- 18-inch feed pans that hang on the fence: BUY NOW
- Waterer for constant fresh water for your pigs: BUY NOW (Sullivans) or BUY NOW (QC Supply)
- Medicator: BUY NOW
- Vita Charge Liquid Boost: BUY NOW
- Feed scoop or similar measuring device
In the Barn
- Scales to weigh your pig weekly: BUY NOW
- Notebook to record weights, rations, vaccinations
- Dry-erase board to record weights, rations: BUY NOW
- Plenty of clean, dry shavings for bedding: BUY NOW
- Pitch fork to clean out wet/dirty shavings from pens: BUY NOW (for small kids) or BUY NOW (for adults)
- Wheel barrow to keep dirty shavings & waste in: BUY NOW
- Pig Whip – right length for the showman: BUY NOW
- Rice root brush: BUY NOW
- Hose: BUY NOW
- Soap: BUY NOW
- Scrubber (think about the loofas you can get at Dollar General)
- Soft Brush: BUY NOW
- Clippers – cordless are preferred: BUY NOW`
- Clipper Guards: BUY NOW
- Soft rags: BUY NOW
- Spray bottle: BUY NOW
- Conditioner: BUY NOW
For the Show
- Divider panel: BUY NOW
- Show box: BUY NOW
- Whip – right length for the showman: BUY NOW
- Soft brushes: BUY NOW
- Show brush: BUY NOW
- Rags: BUY NOW
- Soap: BUY NOW
- Conditioner: BUY NOW
- Spray bottles: BUY NOW
- Wire and wire cutters
- Extra-long zip ties
- Feed pans
- Water buckets
- Safety pins (for back numbers)
- Bobby pins (for loose hair on girl exhibitors)
- Ink pens (to complete weight cards)
Most of this equipment can be purchased at your local feed store or from:
Sullivan’s Supply: www.sullivansupply.com
Weaver Livestock: www.thewinnersbrand.com
QC Supply: https://www.qcsupply.com/
For a downloadable Version: Sure Champ Pig Equipment for Beginners