[horsemadmummy]

we have agreed to have a gos sow who is expecting her third litter in April.  She will have a large ark and forrow outside.  Question how do i ensure that piglets have access to creep feed successfully as I want them to be reared outside and have as much freedom as possible.  Also once sow weans them plan is to sell surplus weaners but keep three for us.  Will i need to house them all seperately until they go off for the freezer?

[Hilarysmum]

If you neuter the boys then its possible to keep them all together.  One way of making a creep area is to have a strand of electric fencing under which the little pigs can run without touching the wire, but which is high enough to stop mum stepping over.  You can feed the babies in this area.

Good luck with your piglets, hope you have invested in a nice comfy chair, to sit and watch the piglets for hours at a time.

[horsemadmummy]

can see the pig pens from my sitting room doors!  me thinks I will sepnding a lot of time on the step with a cup of tea!!!

[horsemadmummy]

just thought am i best to sub divide pen it is rather large and I know they will trash whatever i give them - that way I can make sure I rest and rotate land properly.  Am I right in thinking each area should be rested for 6 months after pigs have been on it?

[Hilarysmum]

Ideally yes.  I can see ours from the lounge too but somehow its always much better being right next door to them.