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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: jaymac on February 05, 2011, 10:40:25 pm

Title: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: jaymac on February 05, 2011, 10:40:25 pm

Hi All

Looking at keeping a couple of pigs but would like some local help, would like to meet some people and for them to show me how to look after my pigs can you help ?.

Cheers jaymac :pig: :pig: :pig:

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: HappyHippy on February 06, 2011, 12:17:28 am

I'm not in West Lothian, but not too far away in Lesmahagow, Lanark - you're welcome to come and see the madness here, but there are a few people over your way too - I'm sure they'll be along soon too  :wave:
Karen

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: robert waddell on February 06, 2011, 08:10:59 am

Hi Jaymac,
We are in west lothian just outside Bathgate. You can get ideas on how other people look after their pigs and you can modify their ways in combination with your way. You are welcome to see my set up. It is always better to see more than one person's set up.

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: jaymac on February 06, 2011, 08:38:03 am

Hi Karen

Thanks for your kind offer to see your set up but i will try and get someone closer to home, if i am ever down your way i will come to see you and your little pigs. :pig: :pig: :pig:

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: jaymac on February 06, 2011, 08:47:01 am

Hi Lillian

Thanks for your kind offer i would love to see your set up and your not to far from me i am in Broxburn.

What size of area do you have for your pigs ?

What pigs do you have ?

How many pigs ?

Sorry for all the questions just trying to get an idea of how i can manage my land.

My email address is [email protected]

Cheers James

 :pig: :pig: :pig: :pig: :pig:
 

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: robert waddell on February 06, 2011, 10:09:00 am

I have 4 paddocks that the pigs can go in and about a quarter of an acre each. I have pedigree tamworths, british lops and hampshires. I have 9 hamlops 3 months old(that is hampshire dad crossed with lop mum) 10 hampshire babies 4 weeks old.

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: jaymac on February 06, 2011, 10:25:27 am

Hi Lillian

Sounds a nice set up you got there, when can i have a wee look around.

Cheers James

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: robert waddell on February 06, 2011, 11:04:12 am

any time you want. I'm in most days.

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: jaymac on February 06, 2011, 11:19:23 am

Hi Lillian

I could come along today if that is ok can you send me your address or phone number.

Cheers James

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: robert waddell on February 06, 2011, 11:47:01 am

today is fine my mobile is, well i'll pm you. Look forward to seeing you later today.

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: Stevie D on February 06, 2011, 05:23:14 pm

Quote from: HappyHippy on February 06, 2011, 12:17:28 am

I'm not in West Lothian, but not too far away in Lesmahagow, Lanark - you're welcome to come and see the madness here, but there are a few people over your way too - I'm sure they'll be along soon too  :wave:
Karen

I'm in Stonehouse, wouldn't mind a look at someone else's set up. Would that be possible??
Stevie

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: HappyHippy on February 06, 2011, 06:58:24 pm

Course you can Stevie  ;D
We're here most of the time, just let me know when suits you best.
I'll pm you my number and you can give me a ring  :wave:
Karen

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: Stevie D on February 06, 2011, 07:00:36 pm

Thanks Karen, appreciate that.
I don't come back from work until 15th so I'll give you a shout then.
Stevie

Title: Re: Pigs in West Lothian Scotland
Post by: jaymac on February 07, 2011, 09:14:05 am

Hi Lillian

Thanks for the guided tour of your set up and all the information you gave me about pigs.

Cheers James