Traditional Pig Keeping

Carol Harris

The soft-backed version of this comprehensive reference book.  With strong emphasis throughout on the conservation of rare breeds, this book explores all aspects of keeping pigs on a small-scale enterprise.

£15.95

Starting with Pigs

Andy Case

Perfect for beginners, this book provides a good sensible introduction to the subject.

£7.95

The Sausage Book

Paul Peacock

Aimed at the small-scale sausage maker, this book explores the origins and development of the sausage and gives important guidance on the do’s and don’t’s of sausage making, tips, and plenty of recipes as well as step-by-step guides to knotting and presentation.

£12.00

The Smoking and Curing Book

Paul Peacock

This book explores the basic principles of preserving food.  It gives a guide of getting started, detailing the materials needed, and gives step by step instructions to smoking ham, bacon, salt beef, cured fish and cheese.  It covers hot and cold smoking including building simple smokers as well as recipes.

£12.99

Choosing & Keeping Pigs

Linda McDonald-Brown

Pigs make friendly, intelligent pets and clear ground, recycle waste, fertilize the soil and produce wonderful meat. Choosing and Keeping Pigs will provide you with all you need to know regarding pig-rearing and care.

This practical, accessible book is the ideal beginner’s guide to these great animals, and includes clear instructions on choosing and looking after pigs, and expert advice on housing, fencing, feeding and farrowing in a humane and positive way.

The book also includes a comprehensive directory of over 30 traditional and rare breeds.

£14.99