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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: spursman on January 18, 2010, 12:02:31 pm

Title: Weaners Outdoors
Post by: spursman on January 18, 2010, 12:02:31 pm

Would it be ok to put weaners outside at this time of year. The Ark is very well insulated floor included and the ground is not muddy. The weaners are 10 weeks old by the way.
Thanks

Title: Re: Weaners Outdoors
Post by: gavo on January 18, 2010, 12:38:33 pm

Absolutely fine ;they will love it ;and thrive ;if they are a breed suited to outdoors ie a traditional breed.

Title: Re: Weaners Outdoors
Post by: Malc on January 18, 2010, 01:10:17 pm

Yes, they'll be delighted to get outside, but don't expect the patch to stay mud-free for long at this time of year. As long as they have a dry shelter with lots of straw, they'll be fine.

Title: Re: Weaners Outdoors
Post by: spursman on January 18, 2010, 01:15:27 pm

Thanks for the replies folks