INTRODUCTION TO PIG KEEPING

Half day | £65

Registering your smallholding for pigs

Preparing for the pigs to arrive (Housing, feed, fencing etc)

Choosing your pigs and bringing them home

Settling your pigs in

Handling

Daily routines

Possible disease and signs to watch for

How best to grow your pigs

Getting sows in pig

Farrowing and weaning

Preparation for slaughter

Transport

Abattoirs

Butchers

Butchery at home (including charcuterie)

Selling your produce

Lots of hands-on opportunity.

Dates:

Course runs from 10am till 1pm on a Saturday or a Sunday, April to November.

Cost:

£65 per person including refreshments and lecture notes.

Discounts for couples.

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