The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: paulsou on May 28, 2009, 10:10:29 pm
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I have 2 saddleback pigs at 14 weeks old in a 300mtr sq run, can i get 2 more young weaners 8-10 weeks & keep them in same run as others??? Will there be any fighting & is 300 mtrs sq enough room for 4 pigs?
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Basically not a good idea. Firstly there will be bullying and far too small a space for the smaller pigs to get away. Secondly come feed time the larger pigs will take all the feed. We have aprox. 2 sows to half an acre, ok this is a bit ott, but the more space you can give them the better.
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I have recently put 2 weaners in with a couple of 6 month olds in a similar sized space and had no problems at all. I have only had fighting when pigs of a similar size have been put together. Provided there is sufficient disparity in size I have had no problem. So far as feeding is concerned provided you spread the feed out they will all get what they need.
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My experience has been as described by HM. You can try it and see, but really monitor the food intake of the younger ones.
Kate :pig: