Francie, 2,193 Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 Well done mate,your doing great,keep her lit Ps I see your back on keepdiggin,where art thou mate? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 5 hours ago, Francie, said: Well done mate,your doing great,keep her lit Ps I see your back on keepdiggin,where art thou mate? Hi mate hope you’re well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,564 Posted August 17 Author Report Share Posted August 17 New pigs day arrived..... 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 2,381 Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 3 hours ago, ryaldinhio said: New pigs day arrived..... You're winning at life mate . I'm very envious . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,564 Posted August 17 Author Report Share Posted August 17 1 hour ago, mel b said: You're winning at life mate . I'm very envious . Trying our best thanks. One thing we have learned/noticed is that whilst it is an effor, it isn't a MASSIVE effort. It's actually pretty easy. But no one ever tells you it's easy! The hardest part is the red tape and paperwork etc they try and get you with. Just registered my hens today as that is now mandatory from October 1st. Honestly the vegs take more input and effort than the animals so if you can keep a veg plot I guarantee you have the ability to keep pigs/chickens. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 2,381 Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 6 minutes ago, ryaldinhio said: Trying our best thanks. One thing we have learned/noticed is that whilst it is an effor, it isn't a MASSIVE effort. It's actually pretty easy. But no one ever tells you it's easy! The hardest part is the red tape and paperwork etc they try and get you with. Just registered my hens today as that is now mandatory from October 1st. Honestly the vegs take more input and effort than the animals so if you can keep a veg plot I guarantee you have the ability to keep pigs/chickens. I'd love to try it. I think I could do the hard graft , but red tape makes my blood run cold . You're kicking the arse out of it . Absolutely top marks mate. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,129 Posted August 26 Report Share Posted August 26 Kids were happy with them lol stew tomorrow! 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tank34 2,341 Posted August 26 Report Share Posted August 26 On 17/08/2024 at 16:51, ryaldinhio said: New pigs day arrived..... Just had two 6 months old bores slaughtered one cold weight 81.7 kg lean 57. 81 % other at 92.7 kg lean 55.66% 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,564 Posted August 26 Author Report Share Posted August 26 11 hours ago, lurcherman 887 said: Kids were happy with them lol stew tomorrow! Proper carrots them! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,564 Posted August 26 Author Report Share Posted August 26 6 hours ago, tank34 said: Just had two 6 months old bores slaughtered one cold weight 81.7 kg lean 57. 81 % other at 92.7 kg lean 55.66% I didn't ask for weights or owt on my last, I just took em in. Mabye I should, I'm still learning! Do you keep boars for meat? I was put off by someone, a relative of a neighbour, who keeps pigs. Said...... "if you take one piece of advice don't have boars, nothing worse than having 3-4months of keeping a pig for it to give you a freezer full of meat that tastes like piss" It's always put me off, I always ask for gilts when I'm looking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tank34 2,341 Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 5 hours ago, ryaldinhio said: I didn't ask for weights or owt on my last, I just took em in. Mabye I should, I'm still learning! Do you keep boars for meat? I was put off by someone, a relative of a neighbour, who keeps pigs. Said...... "if you take one piece of advice don't have boars, nothing worse than having 3-4months of keeping a pig for it to give you a freezer full of meat that tastes like piss" It's always put me off, I always ask for gilts when I'm looking. Am new to keeping pigs to , I was told bore sound for meat as long you kill at 6 ,7 months old as after that meat tastes like piss 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,793 Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 (edited) 8 hours ago, ryaldinhio said: I didn't ask for weights or owt on my last, I just took em in. Mabye I should, I'm still learning! Do you keep boars for meat? I was put off by someone, a relative of a neighbour, who keeps pigs. Said...... "if you take one piece of advice don't have boars, nothing worse than having 3-4months of keeping a pig for it to give you a freezer full of meat that tastes like piss" It's always put me off, I always ask for gilts when I'm looking. 2 hours ago, tank34 said: Am new to keeping pigs to , I was told bore sound for meat as long you kill at 6 ,7 months old as after that meat tastes like piss Boar taint is horrible but it’s a lottery, sometimes they are alright but when they ain’t it’s a flavour on the back of your throat never to be forgotten ! Those pigs are tidy, Oxford Sandy Blacks or some derivative mate ? I had Tamworth x GOS and they looked very similar as well. Edited August 27 by WILF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tank34 2,341 Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 2 hours ago, WILF said: Boar taint is horrible but it’s a lottery, sometimes they are alright but when they ain’t it’s a flavour on the back of your throat never to be forgotten ! Those pigs are tidy, Oxford Sandy Blacks or some derivative mate ? I had Tamworth x GOS and they looked very similar as well. I pick them up from slaughter house in next day or two hope meat not tainted 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,129 Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 10 hours ago, ryaldinhio said: Proper carrots them! First time done a bit in garden strawberry’s have done well blueberry bush done a nice bit parsnips are still going. Going to give it a proper go next year I have a big concrete base coming out so going to put a proper little veg patch in there, the kids love it keeps em busy. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,129 Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 Tomatoes was decent and onions only grew half the size as had in a little pot but made one dinner atleast not bad for waiting all year 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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