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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: banbh on March 30, 2010, 05:22:09 pm

Title: small update
Post by: banbh on March 30, 2010, 05:22:09 pm

The bonhams, as weaners are still, in places, known in Ireland arrived last week. So far so good. No escapes yet!
Thanks to all the contributors to this site. Yep, I read them all. Ye have been a great help to me.

Hopefully pic attached

Title: Re: small update
Post by: banbh on March 30, 2010, 05:49:34 pm

just in case someone fancies making a sty which has done well so far....

16 straw bales (roughly 2'6" 'by 1') are arranged as attached in 2 layers. I put old pieces of Liscannor flagstone between layers and on top, for sturdiness.
Make opening opposite prevailing wind!
Level with flagstone or slates and layer plastic corrugated sheeting on top, just proud of bales. Tie down with ropes and anchors. Put sandbags on top. Put hay or straw in for bedding.

Prepare to put up with neighbours making smart remarks about 3 little pigs and straw houses.

Title: Re: small update
Post by: langdon on March 30, 2010, 05:50:13 pm

hi mate where you from in the beautifull country of ireland?
im from trim, co.meath.
living over ere in pembrokeshire now for 11yrs on a cool little 1acre.
we got 3 british saddlebacks(1 going to slaughter next month porker)
2 goats which we are going to milk in the future(cant wait)
9 lohman brown chucks and 1 wellsummer cockerel(which we are trying to hatch from at mo)
and of course the veg garden.
good times over ere ;) :pig: :cat: :chook: :dog: :goat:

Title: Re: small update
Post by: banbh on March 30, 2010, 06:00:54 pm

Hi there langdon

I'm in Co. Galway in Na Forbacha, between Bearna and An Spidéal - out the Coast Rd.

I got the bonhams about 5 miles from Trim! They are a saddleback - old spot cross.

Pembrokeshire is a lovely spot. I haven't as much ground as you, or maybe that's just an excuse.

If you're ever this side, call in. If you time it right, there could be a decent rasher sangwidge.

Title: Re: small update
Post by: langdon on March 30, 2010, 06:23:17 pm

i got relations in galway! connamara well well  ;D
top of the morning to ya!!
just been talking to a newbie on the veg slot of this site, he two is from galway!!!!!!
we are taking over, come on the irish.
will hold you to that invite as it is a while since i was back home.
keep in touch pal  ;)

Title: Re: small update
Post by: sausagesandcash on March 30, 2010, 08:22:58 pm

Quote from: banbh on March 30, 2010, 06:00:54 pm

rasher sangwidge.

LOL, Ya can't beat a hairy rasher sangwidge! If I had a Euro for every time folk 'round here have asked when the 'hairy' rashers will be available!

Title: Re: small update
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 31, 2010, 09:59:27 am

Would you mind if I use the details of your arc for our club project?  It would mean "cribbing" your words and picture as handouts.

Title: Re: small update
Post by: banbh on March 31, 2010, 11:11:23 pm

Mind?

I'd be flattered.

Title: Re: small update
Post by: Hilarysmum on April 01, 2010, 09:23:13 am

Many thanks, you are very kind.