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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: ambriel on January 23, 2011, 11:27:21 pm

Title: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: ambriel on January 23, 2011, 11:27:21 pm: I've been thinking about tagging our three Kune Kune pigs and was wondering whether anyone had used the sort of tags and tools shown in this Ebay advert: Link to Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pack-of-10-Laser-Marked-Pig-Identity-Tags-Applicator_W0QQitemZ140410080676QQcategoryZ11751QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D1%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6580436481279094012)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/10/!Bmy-M7!!mk~$(KGrHqYH-D!EtFg13Q-GBLg-fI!rUg~~_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: HappyHippy on January 24, 2011, 07:56:01 am: Yup, that's similar to the one I use
http://www.fearing.co.uk/multiplier/Default.aspx (http://www.fearing.co.uk/multiplier/Default.aspx)
You just pop each half of the tag onto the applicator and apply to the ear (a bit like the old ear piercing gun)
HTH
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: Hilarysmum on January 24, 2011, 08:30:17 am: Ditto except that I force anyone else available to do it for me. I am a pathetic coward.
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: Helencus on January 24, 2011, 12:58:35 pm: Lol HM I am trying to weedle my dad into doing it but he's not keen either. Where do you get the tags themselves from?
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: HappyHippy on January 24, 2011, 02:23:04 pm: There are lots of places - but they've got to be pre-printed ones.
Fearings is my first port of call (they give discounts to BPA members ;))
It's easier to do it when they are young or distracted by food ;D :wave:
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: ambriel on January 24, 2011, 07:22:59 pm: Ours are very easily distracted by food :)
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: supplies for smallholders on January 27, 2011, 10:14:45 pm: Quote from: HappyHippy on January 24, 2011, 02:23:04 pm
There are lots of places - but they've got to be pre-printed ones.
Fearings is my first port of call :

Im Hurt..........
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: HappyHippy on January 27, 2011, 10:42:40 pm: Don't be Gareth :-*
I used Fearing when buying in everything initially, I haven't used your tags (and I'm ashamed to admit I've not actually checked how your prices compare yet) but next time I'm ordering stuff I'll be sure to pay you a visit ;) ;D

Tyre drinkers and everything else arrived today btw - many many thanks ;D
They look just the business and it'll take Oor Sydney a while to figure out how to trash them ;)
For anyone who has problems with pigs destroying basins/trugs etc you should have a look at these https://www.suppliesforsmallholders.co.uk/tyre-bowl-feeder-drinker-p-1276.html (https://www.suppliesforsmallholders.co.uk/tyre-bowl-feeder-drinker-p-1276.html) they are really solid and the way they're shaped the pigs can't get them out the tyre to throw all around their field (and trash in the process) ;)

How's the wrist ? Hope it's not too bad ?
Karen x
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: supplies for smallholders on January 28, 2011, 09:34:19 am: Hi Karen,

Glad the stuff arrived OK (eventually) - Just replied to your pm.

Tyre bowl feeders are good and very popular - we sell out as quickly as we can get them, so be aware you may have to wait a few days for re-stocks.

When comparing Tags with anyone dont forget to check the tag price WITH the shipping - all our tags are free shipping (unless you order a tagger as well in which case a shipping charge applies)

Oh, and thanks for asking - the wrist is on the mend :-)
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: Hilarysmum on January 28, 2011, 03:11:37 pm: Those tyre drinkers look superb, even Hilary proof!
Title: Re: Tagging Tools for Pigs
Post by: HappyHippy on January 28, 2011, 05:05:12 pm: I don't think there's ANYTHING in the world that's Hilary proof HM ;) :o :o :o
But it would certainly take her a wee while to get through these ;D