Lindy Loo Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Not content with my ever increasing number of chooks, i rather fancy getting a couple of "weaners" - probably Gloucestershire Old Spots, but have never kept pigs before. Is there anyone out there that can give me any advice on pig keeping and/or the title of any good reference books on the subjuct. I have got as far as checking out the various brreds, formal restrictions and forms to be filled out etc. All sounds a bit of a palava but does it sound worse than it really is? I think my major task is to persuade the man next door but one to let me rent his "orchard" (really a rough paddock with a few neglected apple trees ). The neighbour next door but one on the other side grazes his sheep on it in the spring so maybe that task isn't as great as I think! Any advice would be welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Heck! Lesley's your girl!: Just take a look at her "The good life" thread in the Nesting box. Get to about page ermm.... 60? Maybe someone will be able to give more pinpoint accuracy where when pigs first started to get discussed. I know Lesley had them by page 63! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 Thanks Annie - I'll do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 On the river cottage forum in the farmers market section there are some gloucester old spot weaners for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Sorry - so busy that I missed this I noticed a really useful guide in River Cottage last night - I'll put a link for you. Look here I didn't like the taste of GOS meat that we bought once so we have 3 Oxford Sandy and Blacks and 2 Berkshires. Our first three are booked in at the abattoir for the first week in September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Book - the book we use is called Starting With Pigs - Andy Case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 dont get me started on pigs, I ADORE PIGS, always have.....my chickens arrived yesterday and it would be a dream to have piggies. im very envious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Oh i came across this site the other day - your dream of pigs may not be over no matter how tiny your garden! www.royaldandie.com Not too sure about the whole idea though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 $1200 for a pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 We are getting two or possibly three Kune Kune pigs at some stage hence.... not sure when : So much to complete first, but they are a definite and such lovely little things! Very friendly, intelligent and small..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
