hi we are new to pig keeping too and as said it is addictive!!!!!!!!!
we have three british saddlebacks, great pigs too, we have all males, they are a little cheeky but thats the fun of it,
one is ready to go to slaughter next month for pork mmmmmmmmmm
so far one has only got out three times so far in the last six months, i was a little late with food according to him
we dont have mains where our pigs are so we have used electric strips which have even surprised me i was doubtfull
but as said one pig out only three times, not bad going.
i work for our freing who is a pig breeder (saddlebacks) and sells the meat in his own shop on his own farm, he told me there is no reall
difference when it comes to choosen sex, but just for the sake of it and seeing for meself we will choose females next probualy.
anyhow you are going to have a great experience overall. do you have young kids? our two love them and totally understand that they are going to
be eaten them at some point. another great experience in keeping pigs for the table, being able to educate kids about food.
p.s. keep in touch new pig freind
langdon