Pocket Farm Magazine Pigs

Iron Age Pigs: this boar is no bore

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Iron Age pigs are a distinctive looking cross breed first developed for a BBC documentary by none other than Countryfile presenter Adam Henson’s father Joe. By combining a Tamworth – one of our least diluted British breeds – and a ...

Large Black pigs: the gentle giants

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Pocket Farm often features more compact breeds when it comes to livestock and this is primarily because they often suit smallholders by being easier to handle or less demanding of space and food. However, occasionally that goes by the by and wonderful temperament and manageability are wrapped ...

Pig feed legislation

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Contaminated waste food can spread viruses and bacteria to livestock, so not only could your pig become very ill but it could also quickly infect other animals. For this reason it is illegal to feed your animal with waste food and scraps from your ...

Starting with Kunekunes

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Kunekunes are notoriously clean and tidy – honest! Pocket Farm explores some of the questions and dispels the myths that will help you decide if Kunekunes are suitable for you….. Let’s face it pigs have appeal – I bet you know at least one person with a pig themed ...