Media Madness
Posted by Linda on 08/08Boy, what a month. Bidgiemire has been featured in all the major newspapers in the last few weeks as well as some womens magazines. Countryfile rang us up to talk to us. I did a live interview for a radio station in Belfast and some of our customers have also featured on the radio. Busy busy busy!!
Bidgiemire at Royal show
Posted by Linda on 07/01Bidgiemire are pleased to be supplying all the equipment for the pig feature and also the goats in this last Royal show. Anyone who would like a Bidgiemire ark at discounted prices, please either come to the show or ring us on 01864 505050 either during the show or just before and book the ark. We are taking three arks 2 8x8 and one 8x6 standard with ventilation and they will be for sale straight from the show as will the fencing and troughs etc.
July Pig Course
Posted by Linda on 06/14We will be holding a days Pig Course in July. The cost will be £90 and will include a roast lunch, refreshments and a cream tea as well as a copy of Choosing and Keeping Pigs to take home with you. Numbers are limited to eight to enable you to have plenty of time with the pigs. Should you be coming from afar, we can also offer B&B at a reduced rate. Telephone 01864 505050
CONTENT
o Looking at the breeds and their suitability for your needs
o Breeds around the world
o Buying weaners - what to look for
o Legislation
o Where to go for advice and help
o General health, including worming, injections and general basic first aid
o Fencing and Equipment
o Housing
o Feeding
o Pig handling
o Thinking of breeding
o The benefits to your land keeping pigs
o Taking the pigs to slaughter: Identification, loading
o The end result - cuts of meat
o Morning Taster Session - Commercial Meat vs Our Free Range Pork
