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
