johnc. 36 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Good job.What breed of pig was it? Im sure there was a nice smell when it was scalding It was a Kune Kune x something mate....dunno for sure....be about 15 months old and at a guess 60kgs....got another 2 to go after this one....won't keep this kind again...too slow growing....want something ready to go at around half that age.... 15 month's is a long wait alright.Did you ever eat suckling pig,nicest thing i've eaten. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Good job.What breed of pig was it? Im sure there was a nice smell when it was scalding It was a Kune Kune x something mate....dunno for sure....be about 15 months old and at a guess 60kgs....got another 2 to go after this one....won't keep this kind again...too slow growing....want something ready to go at around half that age.... 15 month's is a long wait alright.Did you ever eat suckling pig,nicest thing i've eaten. No, haven't tried suckling pig....got piglets due soon so I might just give it a go.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Have you tried a large white or even a large white cross? ..............They make the weight fast and do great out doors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Have you tried a large white or even a large white cross? ..............They make the weight fast and do great out doors. Yeah....those are next going to have half a dozen in the woodland....what age would they be ready to slaughter at.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Have you tried a large white or even a large white cross? ..............They make the weight fast and do great out doors. You always have to bring my exwife into the topics....ffs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Have you tried a large white or even a large white cross? ..............They make the weight fast and do great out doors. You always have to bring my exwife into the topics....ffs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Have you tried a large white or even a large white cross? ..............They make the weight fast and do great out doors. Yeah....those are next going to have half a dozen in the woodland....what age would they be ready to slaughter at.... I kill mine at 26 weeks and they average about 50kg killed out. A friend bought some weaners at the same time as me and his are ready now but i'll be interested to see how much fat is on them . I try to keep mine on a strict ration when it comes to feed but they can eat as much free food as they can find . there's a few acorns about this year in my wood . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Have you tried a large white or even a large white cross? ..............They make the weight fast and do great out doors. Yeah....those are next going to have half a dozen in the woodland....what age would they be ready to slaughter at.... I kill mine at 26 weeks and they average about 50kg killed out. A friend bought some weaners at the same time as me and his are ready now but i'll be interested to see how much fat is on them . I try to keep mine on a strict ration when it comes to feed but they can eat as much free food as they can find . there's a few acorns about this year in my wood . That's the plan.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,180 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I read somewhere last week on a forum ,that one fella rates the kune for a sweet meat,sausages etc, He said Kune x berkshire was good. Bet a few kunes get sold when people get bored of them as pets,could save some feed money,if you can buy them in later. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,776 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Excellent job , well done ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I read somewhere last week on a forum ,that one fella rates the kune for a sweet meat,sausages etc, He said Kune x berkshire was good. Bet a few kunes get sold when people get bored of them as pets,could save some feed money,if you can buy them in later. The meat is nice.....I had a litter of piglets earlier this year and sold a couple to a fella (from this site) and his daughter...they gave them names and the lass got attached to them, she didn't want to kill them so they sold them on..... Ya just gotta keep on thinking 'dinnertime'...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I can see my mrs never eating pork again after seeing these pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,180 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Apple sauce,chutney,chilli & garlic sausages ,the juice running down your chin,crackling Dear god I'm hungry,lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 7,979 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Is it called a kune coz it's black? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 997 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 good thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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