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Pigs cooling off
We have had an unusual sunny and dry couple of weeks in May, and after a very wet and cold extended winter, it is wonderful to be able to get some things done outside. The fields have dried off and … Continue reading
Our Large Black Weaners have arrived
Our 5 weaners have arrived as well, they are settling in very well and starting to get used to their new environment. Amazing how quickly they start digging the field over…
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Pigs enjoying a wallow
As the weather was improving, the pigs needed a wallow go keep cool. They had already dug a nice size pond, all we needed to do is fill it up with water. They certainly enjoyed it, all muddy afterwards………… … Continue reading
Video of our first Glos Old Spot weaners
I have found a video of our first weaners in 2013, it made me laugh so much, I had to put it on YouTube. Hope you all enjoy it as well, apologies for the wind noise and fingers on the … Continue reading
Large Black Weaners
Our latest weaners have arrived. This year we have decided to get another rare breed, The are called Large Black. They have become one of the rarest of the rare breeds and I am well impressed with them. They are … Continue reading
Our pigs are growing up
Our weaners are not so small anymore, they have grown to some very handsome pigs. Two of them will be going shortly to the butcher. They have had a great life so far, enjoying hours in the sun and being … Continue reading
Batch of Oxford Sandy and Black weaners has arrived
Our new batch of OSB weaners arrived on Sunday, you always forget, how small they are then. We were very happy with the batch we had last year, so we got this lot from the same breeder. The pigs are very friendly, … Continue reading
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More free-range pork for sale
The other 2 Oxford Sandy and Black pigs went to slaughter yesterday, again a sad moment. Those 2 had such a lovely personality and temper, it was a pleasure looking after Spotty and Chris. Chris enjoyed kicking a feed ball … Continue reading
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Pigs enjoying a wallow
As it has been so hot, the pigs really enjoyed a wallow to cool down. They love being showered down and try and catch the water from the hose. When they have enough, they rather chew on the hose pipe… … Continue reading
Our third batch of pigs
This year we decided to try and find some Oxford Sandy & Blacks, a great breed for bacon and gammon. They arrived at the end of March. 2 of them were great escapists, went straight through the electric fencing, luckily … Continue reading
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