Redwing Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I seem to remember that last year an Omleteer bought two weaner piglets to raise for meat I know that Lesley had pigs also last year but this other person was keeping them for the first time I think so I am particularly interested to know how they got on Does anyone else have any tips on raising pigs please? pros and cons? Edited January 22, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Oooh piggies As an ex pig farmers daughter i highly recommend them. I think i might have got some books at my parents, will have a look for them next time i'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Having gone out with a pig farmer some years ago I used to make him strip at the back door before he was allowed to come in This was always amusing when we had company So my tip is - pig poo smells _ DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 We have had pigs quite a few times. I can highly reccomend it as the pork is fantastic. They are lovley to keep. Really not much bother at all and a joy to watch them going about their happy piggy business. Dont have a problem with dispatch time either. Its been fine. When the time comes they are no longer cute and are generally much more grumpy than they were when they are small so they loose the cute factor. My hubby spoils them and has them rolling over for their tummys tickled when they are smaller Need feeding twice a day. They do like company and enjoy a good chase around the field or a game of footy. What ever area they are kept in they will turn to mud in the time you have them. You will need two or more as they are sociable animals. We usually do 6 as we have no problem selling the meat and never have enough to go round. Good luck whatever you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 They are another thing on my wish list.... Not very viable in my postage stamp garden though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I'd say the same as Lynda - we've had 4 batches of weaners now and love having pigs. We had 7 in 2008 and 4 in 2009 and could have sold more each year. If you have enough space for them then the smell isn't an issue when keeping just a few - as long as you don't go rolling in their toilet area of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I can vouch for the taste of the pork from Lesley's piggies; it's delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Am new here and whilst I don't know much about hens, pigs I do know, we currently have 5 sows, 1 boar and about 25 ranging from 10 to 20 weeks. All old spots. Pigs are a joy to keep and relatively easy if you have the room. You can get the odd really smelly one but in general they aren't that bad (or maybe I've just got used to it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Welcome to the forum Kinsk! Shame you live too far away - we love Old Spots - we usually have Berkshires from a farm 15 minutes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Old spots are great, never had anything to do with berkshires so don't know anything about them. Do you get them live or packed? We've just swopped/swapped?? to a new butchers to do ours and the sausages are to die for, can't wait till the girls come in feb and hopefully our first completely home reared sausage and egg buttie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 .... hopefully our first completely home reared sausage and egg buttie Best not say that on here Kinsk - there'll be a stampede of Omleteers down to your place - we travel miles for a well bred sausage or some delicious cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 .... hopefully our first completely home reared sausage and egg buttie Best not say that on here Kinsk - there'll be a stampede of Omleteers down to your place - we travel miles for a well bred sausage or some delicious cake! Phew for one moment I thought I was going to get lynched for eating gossages I'll not mention I've spent the winter perfecting my bannana loaf, parkin and beetroot cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Cake will get you everywhere on here! Old spots are great, never had anything to do with berkshires so don't know anything about them. Do you get them live or packed? We buy weaners in April and grow them on - we have them butchered at the abattoir, most are pre-ordered and sold as half pig, butchered. We make our own bacon and sausages out of the pig that we don't sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Tash, i have a very serious word of warning for you if you get Pigs!! I WILL BE MOVING IN WITH YOU! I love ickle piggies and would love to have the room for them, my neice used to raise them and yes, the sausages were to die for Hi and welcome to the forum Kinsk May have to move in with you instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 *ahem* I nearer than you Sandie! I love piggle and lambie cuddles at Lesley's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 *stamps foot* Not fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Ok well hubby has put his foot down (gently..) Apparently its either: Cade lambs OR Two piggies or? what is this word...? do not compute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 at the or!! If it was me i'd have piggies over cade lambs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Tough call Tasha, reckon that you might need to rehome OH Has he been listening to Prudence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 So he's not said 'no' to either really, an 'or' can be worked on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I've never known Tasha to take any notice of her OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Ok well hubby has put his foot down (gently..) Apparently its either: Cade lambs OR Two piggies or? what is this word...? do not compute But either way do you keep the 48 chickens AND the extra 22 in the incy? Could you tell hubby you will reduce hens by two in place of the 2 piggies - that seems a compromise doesn't it? I love the idea of pigs. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I would just get the lambs and piggies and tell him you misheard ....so would Carl - we're as bad as each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Did you see dream farm thing on C4 last night - I didn't watch all of it, but they got pigs. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Interesting topic, welcome to the forum Kinsk. Tasha, "two" doesn't compute either, perhaps OH meant 4? Um, anyone left I can move in with please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
