scothunter 12,609 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 You will have Your own dairy Cow next jai. Well done mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Brill That first photo the pig looks like it was smiling at you But that sandwich does look mighty tasty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,868 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I think it's a bit cruel really How though?, he reared then got them legally slaughtered so no cruelty involved 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay 264 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I think it's a bit cruel really How though?, he reared then got them legally slaughtered so no cruelty involved perhaps its because they didnt have a plastic wrapper on them, and a best before date........lol cracking job jai......cant beat a bit of self sufficiency all the best, jay. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albert64 1,882 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 why dont you try different breeds, or a lamb or two ostrich is nice.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 joe777. i also keep and rear pigs and the way i look at it is this. the pigs i keep run free in a wood ( natural enviroment)and get feed top quality food . they feel the sun on there back and eat wind fall apples. the pork from the supermarket never gets t see the light of day and feed eat and shlt in such a small area it's unreal. keeping pigs is the same as dogs for me you only get out what you put in. well done ideation!!!!! theres nothing better than the taste of fresh free range pork. and you can taste and see the difference.. anyone want to buy any lol. :laugh: :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 ideation you could grass seed where the pigs were now then graze it in spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
asanley 1,009 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well done Naz , it,s something I,v always fancied having a go at , If I send you my addy can I have a sausage please . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,868 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well done Naz , it,s something I,v always fancied having a go at , If I send you my addy can I have your sausage please . :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick c 411 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 ideation next time mate give them plenty of soya 10 days before slaughter it reduces the level of fat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Right, i bought them in market as store pigs / large weaners, so they were not tiny piglets, but a little bigger, still small enough to pick up though. Slaughtered them around 24 weeks old, although i think i may have mis-counted by a couple of weeks (as i had to guess the age of the pigs at market) They killed out at about 65 kilo each, it probably would have been better to have killed them at 50 kilo, as maybe they would be a little less fatty. Being a traditional breed they do carry more fat, which is great for taste apparently, but not really what a lot of folk want commercially. The feeding was strict, they had lots of free rangeing, rooting about and lots of veg and fruit, but the pellets were weighed everyday, you can't just pile food into them, as if you feed too much it just becomes fat. A pig and a half went to the local pub, and the remaining pig and a half is in my chest freezer, in a variety of chops, belly pork, joints, etc etc, and some sacks of sausages. I think i will be living on pork for a good while, the dogs have sacks of pork bones, so they will be happy as well, and it's pork for sunday roast for the forseeable future. Good thing i'm not a jew. Never kept a pig before in my life, so quite pleased, just need a new experiment now. . . . . any ideas? Goats lovely meat lovely milk ... But you will have to get 2 different breeds for milk and meat ......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,825 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well done mate, I'm planning on going about % self sufficient in romania in a year or so , pork is their staple so will be ringing you for info. To be honest I'll be starting with a few chickens and a large veg plot and small orchard. Keep up the good work. do you spend the night argueing with yourself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Your moving to Romania? You serious? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,477 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'd love to have a bit of ground to raise a few pigs and chickens to heck with the cost the taste is supposed to be loads better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 did 4 pigs a few year back worked out i got a pig n half for free out of it --- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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