The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  OH YES!! Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals Author Message nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2418 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:44 am    Post subject: OH YES!! We went to a council meeting last night about the allotments, where we both (were) volunteered to be on the newly formed allotment society committee but.. .. they confirmed I CAN HAVE A PIG!!! if I want one Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3236 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:12 am    Post subject: Wow! Good for you!! One step closer to that farm then ... Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:37 am    Post subject: what breed are you going to get ? will you get a little one that'#s going to grow or get a big mummy to be ? Back to top Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:02 am    Post subject: That's fabulous!! Do you think that goes for all allotments? Maybe I can get on. I've always wanted a Pig!! Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5012 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:20 am    Post subject: Oooh! Get a tamworth - hairy ginger pigs! Back to top nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2418 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:49 am    Post subject: So far it's purely theoretical, (but I like Tamworths too Jaydee ) Any experiences or practical tips welcome and anyone know of any good books for pig-keeping novices. I need to know what I could be getting into. Is there a pig-keepers forum I wonder.. Back to top bird_babe Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:04 am    Post subject: Nigel how would you keep the little piggy in I would think one of them running amuck about the Lotty would reek havoc imagine how many veg patches one could eat by morning Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:19 am    Post subject: Oh I'd like a pig......but the chooks take up enough of my time ! Mmmm.....Kill chooks = Get Pig !!! Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15428 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:41 am    Post subject: You'll need a big garden! Remember they need lots of room & they make a lot of mess & poop!!!!!! There's probably regulations regarding DEFRA too, I expect. But I know nothing of these things. I'm sure you've read up on it already, Nigel. Good luck (my favourite is the Gloucester Old Spot!) Back to top bird_babe Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:52 am    Post subject: = Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:54 am    Post subject: Bird_Babe......Youre a crazzzeeeee Girl !!! Back to top bird_babe Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:59 am    Post subject: thanks, you say the nicest things Back to top Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:36 am    Post subject: Where do you get em Bird Babe they are great!? Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5012 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:34 pm    Post subject: you need a pig rotation system so you get one area turned over and de-weeded for you at a time! Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11305 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:54 pm    Post subject: I'm pleased for you Nigel (I think ), yes I am, and I don't want one, no. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group