Slightly by accident we have, since last summer, found ourselves the owners of a proven Pedigree British Saddleback boar. He came with a cross sow which he covered early January and we are looking forward to our first farrowing experience at the end of April. Later this year we hope to get some pedigree BS gilts so his potential can be fulfilled.
We are in communication with someone who has some pedigree BD gilts and would like to use our boar to get them in pig. They seem to think paying for his bed and board while with them is adequate. We would say this to be true for a non-pedigree arrangement but, having taken some advice, have suggested £40 per gilt/sow for his services.
Do you think we are being reasonable?
Thanks for any thoughts.