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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: ollyvan43 on March 15, 2018, 12:05:45 pm

Title: What can pigs eat
Post by: ollyvan43 on March 15, 2018, 12:05:45 pm

Hello,

I have grazed with pigs before Gloucester Olds Spots, Middle whites and Saddlebacks and had no issues. I graze outdoors to remove large areas of bramble.

I have a new parcel on land which I need to graze but it has Cherry Laurel on which I know to have a poisonous berries. I believe the roots to be fine, containing nothing that could harm my pigs.

Anyone had any dealings with anything like this before, your help would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Olly :pig:

Title: Re: What can pigs eat
Post by: Marches Farmer on March 15, 2018, 08:07:55 pm

It may be worth you contacting the Royal Horticultural Society for advice.

Title: Re: What can pigs eat
Post by: ollyvan43 on March 16, 2018, 01:15:56 pm

Thanks, I have spoken to a horticultural expert, just wanted to know if there was anyone out there who had grazed areas of woodland with the likes of Rhody. Thanks