PeskyWabbits 464 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Preparation They aren't here yet. The snow is slowing preparation down. I started by tipping over the hut, to mend the floor. I forgot to take a picture of the new runners. Having replaced/mended these every year, I put big beefy ones on this time but this has made the hut much heavier, though easier to drag around, with a suitable tool. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeskyWabbits 464 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 It had snowed and thawed between those last photos and these, so the terrain was much different, even those it was just days after. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeskyWabbits 464 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Fence is up. This is run from a Mole Valley Dual Power transformer. So I can go between mains and battery. I still have to build a wind break and dig a hole for the mud bath, though they will be too small for it for a while and I am not expecting it to get much warmer for some months. Digging a hole when there are pigs in there with you isn't easy. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean 4546 66 Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Looks like hard graft pal but it will be worth it. Hope the weather holds good for you, so you can finnish your outstanding jobs. Nice pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,112 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 My dream is to have a small holding and a few pigs , looks a good set up you have , good luck 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilbur foxhound 480 Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 On 20/03/2018 at 23:49, PeskyWabbits said: Fence is up. This is run from a Mole Valley Dual Power transformer. So I can go between mains and battery. I still have to build a wind break and dig a hole for the mud bath, though they will be too small for it for a while and I am not expecting it to get much warmer for some months. Digging a hole when there are pigs in there with you isn't easy. It won’t look that nice for long,lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo21 27 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nice setup! Should be finishing off my pen this weekend to get my first pair of weeners in two weeks time so exciting times 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeskyWabbits 464 Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 This year I have bought the feed in bulk. Quite a saving compared to bags. Of course, you need suitable containers that are condensation and pest proof. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeskyWabbits 464 Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 And here they are Dual heritage: Daddy was an Oxford Sandy & Black (slow and lean growing) , Mummy is a Berkshire (fast and fat growing) 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,652 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Lovely pigs.i think the rare breeds have more character than boring white one's. My mate has just killed his o.s.b x pietrain.they were very good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeskyWabbits 464 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) I have had roast pork twice this week, from last year's piggies. I just don't get bored of it. I recommend that anyone that can get access to some land, has a go. If you can share the costs with friends it is a rewarding hobby and great results at the end. Pigs are so easy, no mucking out or anatomical inspections (like sheep and goats). Edited April 12, 2018 by PeskyWabbits spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,652 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I've wanted to keep pigs for years but it's trying to find a nice bit of land local enough.i'd get ironage or tamworth's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I still got some chops and a cheek left fancy doing the cheek with a bean stew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squeamish5 309 Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Those little pigs are gorgeous. They look like fruitcake. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,478 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 very nice mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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