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Community => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: RobJJ on March 30, 2014, 07:40:48 pm

Title: Hello from Newbie with a question
Post by: RobJJ on March 30, 2014, 07:40:48 pm

Just saying hi and looking for some info.....

I am about to make the leap from keeping chickens etc to buying a property with 10+ acres to turn into a small holding /self sufficiency.

The property has horses and has previously change agricultural land to 'Keeping Horses', part of the acreage is still agricultural.

It is a rural property with farms in the surrounding area, sheep grazing and there are some neighbours along the lane but reasonably well spaced apart.

The question I have, is there any specific rules / restrictions on keeping pigs on your land?

I have all the defra rules and regulations regarding registration, movements, animal welfare and nuisances etc but having googled the question to death I haven't found anything to prevent this or for any one to object (apart from smells)

Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me

Rob

Title: Re: Hello from Newbie with a question
Post by: Daisys Mum on March 30, 2014, 08:32:00 pm

I can't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to keep pigs. I am in a village and rear weaners for meat every year with no problems. Oh and welcome :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Newbie with a question
Post by: RobJJ on March 30, 2014, 08:34:46 pm

Thank you  :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Newbie with a question
Post by: Rosemary on March 31, 2014, 10:00:09 am

Hello and welcome  :wave:

I agree with DM.

Title: Re: Hello from Newbie with a question
Post by: benandjerry on March 31, 2014, 09:03:58 pm

Hello & Welcome :)

Title: Re: Hello from Newbie with a question
Post by: devonlad on March 31, 2014, 11:51:38 pm

hi  :wave: like the others cant see a problem

Title: Re: Hello from Newbie with a question
Post by: Lesley Silvester on April 01, 2014, 09:58:40 pm

 :wave: and welcome.