Last year we had 3 weaners, saddleback large white cross, which we are well on our way through eating and selling. The farmer has offered us pedigree saddleback weaners and we were wondering about keeping a breeding sow, subject to cost. So a few questions. Can you keep a single sow? She will have her children with her for about 6 months of the year, but when they go to slaughter she will be alone. How much is a saddleback boar to hire, or how much (and how easy) is artificial insemination? Is there a market for saddleback weaners? Sorry for the questions and thank you for the answers.