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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: myvada on April 06, 2011, 10:07:22 am

Title: ground too wet?
Post by: myvada on April 06, 2011, 10:07:22 am

I have an area of land which has water draining through and some parts are boggy,there is a stone shed on it ideal for shelter. Can the ground be too wet for pigs, can it cause health issues.

Title: Re: ground too wet?
Post by: HappyHippy on April 06, 2011, 11:21:04 am

Yes, it can cause arthritus in the longer term, but even for raising weaners to slaughter it can turn into a very muddy mess - VERY QUICKLY !  ::)
You've not said how big the piece of land is, but if around 50% of it is dry and the rest wet it could be okay for weaners during the spring/summer providing you don't overstock the pigs.
HTH
Karen