Not all wild plants and weeds are safe for pigs. Here’s a practical guide to the most common poisonous plants in the UK, how to spot symptoms of poisoning, and what you can do to keep your pigs healthy—plus the best tools for safe paddock management.
In this comprehensive guide, explore effective seasonal strategies for feeding, sheltering, and monitoring livestock. Designed for smallholders and farming enthusiasts, this article offers valuable insights to ensure the health and productivity of your farm animals throughout the year. Discover practical advice tailored to each season's unique challenges and opportunities.
As the vibrant hues of summer give way to the earthy tones of autumn, smallholders face a crucial period for ensuring the health and wellbeing of their livestock. The changing seasons bring with them new challenges and considerations for farm...
Are you wondering how to feed your pig? Proper nutrition is essential for your pig's health, and having the right knowledge is key. In this blog post, we'll provide a 4-step guide to pig feeding and ration types. We'll discuss...
Characteristics The Oxford Sandy and Black is named for its colouring. It has a rust (or sandy brown) coloured skin with black patches across its body, It is noted for being particularly striking and attractive compared to many other native...
Characteristics The British Lop is a a large, white-skinned pig with lop ears hanging forward over the face, which is where its name comes from. It has a long frame and Its body is heavy-set and much bigger in the...
Characteristics The Welsh Pig is a medium sized white pig with a long, lean but muscular body. Its body is pear shaped and has lop-ears. Its head is moderately wide and has a straight nose. The loped ears do not...
Characteristics Britain’s only entirely black pig. They are very large with large loped ears covering its eyes. Physically the Large Black is a long, deep bodied pig. The all black colouring helps protect it from sunburn. They are hardy, yet docile. ...
Characteristics The Large White is a big pig breed. It is white in colour, with picked ears and its face is slightly dished. It has a lean body with little fat History The large white, originally bred in Yorkshire during...
