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Title: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: robert waddell on February 04, 2011, 12:21:56 pm

AS TITLE   some of you on here may already be aware of our efforts to bring pig classes back to Scottish shows
to enable us to progress this further  we are trying to quantify how many people keep pigs        registered with BPA or not             what breed
and if you would be interested in showing also how far you would travel to show your pigs assuming that we can get classes reintroduced
either post on here or pm does not matter if you are highlands islands or borders (this may also appeal to some in england as i do not want to discriminate)
happy hippy and princesspiggy we know you are interested

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: HappyHippy on February 04, 2011, 04:05:56 pm

 ;) ;D :pig: ;D :pig:
I've cross posted to River cottage and facebook too Lillian - will let you know if I get any response.

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: ambriel on February 04, 2011, 08:09:55 pm

Three Kune Kunes here in Kinlochbervie, Lillian. Pedigree but castrate.

Would be interested in showing but only for fun.

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: egglady on February 04, 2011, 08:24:03 pm

we currently have 2 tamworths but they are for the freezer so think that doesnt count!

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: ukag0972 on February 05, 2011, 06:40:28 pm

Me!

 I have Large Blacks and a Tamworth boar

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: sabrina on February 06, 2011, 09:31:42 am

I only get a couple of large blacks now and again for the freezer, would love to breed but costs are just too high.

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: ambriel on February 07, 2011, 10:39:51 pm

Am hoping to aquire a bit more land soon in which case I'm planning on putting a few Tamworths on it.

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: robert waddell on February 08, 2011, 08:16:09 am

thanks for all replys so far

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: Stevie D on February 08, 2011, 07:10:03 pm

I have a share in 3 GOS x Saddlebacks, but they're for meat. Would be interested for future though.
In Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire.
Do crossbreeds get shown? Just interested.

stevie

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: HappyHippy on March 06, 2011, 04:24:10 pm

Hi folks  :wave:
We've got the Scottish Pig Keepers Association up and running now http://scottishpigs.co.uk (http://scottishpigs.co.uk) for anyone wanting to get involved.

Stevie - to answer your question, no sorry !
Crosses can't be shown in competitive classes, only registered (and correctly ID'd as per BPA guidelines) pigs are able to be shown. It's all to do with being judged against a recognised 'breed standard', BPA rules and regulations I'm afraid  :-\ We hope, in time, to be able to have a 'pet' pig class where pet, crossed and unregistered pigs can be shown, but that will probably be next year once there is enough intrest and more shows are able to accommodate the pigs.
The more members and intrest we can attract the quicker it's likely to happen.
Karen x

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: Rosemary on March 06, 2011, 05:33:54 pm

Very best of luck with this! Well done, y'all. Nice site too.

I remember pigs being at the Highland Show - looking forward to seeing them there again.

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: HappyHippy on March 06, 2011, 06:06:19 pm

Thanks Rosemary - that's our ultimate aim ! Pigs at the Highland Show  ;D ;D ;D
It's been 30 years since they stopped.................long overdue for a reappearance me thinks  ;)

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: ballingall on March 06, 2011, 11:06:16 pm

It's not been quite as long as 30 years- I can remember there being pigs shown there and I am only 30. My sister nearly absconded with Charles the pig man and that must have been about the time I was 7 or so.... Have no idea what his surname was, but my best friend still has his mug, nearly 25 years later. Those were the days, the pig guys were great fun, they use to come to our parties as the goats and pigs shared the same shed.

Would be good to have pigs back again.

Beth

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: princesspiggy on March 08, 2011, 08:08:54 am

 ;D ;D
im hoping they are both pregnant at mo. mite give me an excuse to buy a new weaner  ;D ;D

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: Eastling on March 08, 2011, 11:46:21 am

Lovely site well done and good luck :D

Title: Re: how many pig keepers in scotland
Post by: HappyHippy on March 08, 2011, 11:59:24 am

Thank you  :wave: