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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: nessjw on September 27, 2010, 07:53:31 pm

Title: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: nessjw on September 27, 2010, 07:53:31 pm
Hi, l have been using my horse weigh tape on my pigs, and wondered if anyone else has used this successfully,
or is it totally the wrong thing to use!! ::) thankyou in advance
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: Hilarysmum on September 28, 2010, 12:18:54 pm
I imagine once they get used to tape any would do.  As long as it has their respect. 
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: nessjw on September 28, 2010, 12:56:30 pm
Thankyou for the reply...the pigs are fine with the tape...its more of a game to them!!
 I should have explained the question properly, would a horses weigh tape give a approx accurate weight?
my pigs are ranging from 70 to 84 kg...(they are british lop x berkshire) and 20 wks old,
does this sound about right, using this tape? Thankyou in advance
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: sausagesandcash on September 28, 2010, 01:11:41 pm
How many hands high are your pigs?  ;D
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: daniellestocks on September 28, 2010, 01:17:58 pm
Quote from: sausagesandcash on September 28, 2010, 01:11:41 pm
How many hands high are your pigs?  ;D

 :D :D ;D
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: nessjw on September 28, 2010, 01:29:37 pm
LOL...very funny!!     ::)
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: Hilarysmum on September 29, 2010, 09:26:57 am
ooops sorry, thought you meant electric tape.  Bad brain day
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: oaklandspigs on September 29, 2010, 05:10:45 pm
Quote from: Hilarysmum on September 29, 2010, 09:26:57 am
ooops sorry, thought you meant electric tape.  Bad brain day

Hilary will be putting her mum in a home soon :D

If you want a rough comparison use a normal tape measure and use the following calculation

Girth(inches) x Girth x Length (inches) divided by 400 = weight of pig in pounds

Girth is at shoulder point
Length is from between ears to base of tail

an example girth 30 inches,length 40 inches

Girth 30 inch x Girth 30 inch x Length 40 inch = 36,000
36,000 divided by 400 = 90lbs (weight of pig in pounds)

If you want Kilos, then move abroad !! (or divide by 2.2)

Let us know how it compares !
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: Hilarysmum on September 30, 2010, 09:43:27 am
Quote from: oaklandspigs on September 29, 2010, 05:10:45 pm
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Hilary will be putting her mum in a home soon :D


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You think she isnt trying already  ???
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: nessjw on October 04, 2010, 09:56:17 pm
Ive sussed it..ordered a hog weigh tape..then will see how that compares..and let u know...as horses weigh tape is cheaper than the hog tape..could be another
'charge us loads' for whats the new trend...hilary..they check patio areas for missing bodys...but l hear..remove teeth and hair..and pigs will do the rest..what darlings!! lol....am joking..
Title: Re: Has anyone tried using a horses weigh tape for pigs??
Post by: Hilarysmum on October 05, 2010, 09:13:14 am
Quote from: nessjw on October 04, 2010, 09:56:17 pm
hilary..they check patio areas for missing bodys...but l hear..remove teeth and hair..and pigs will do the rest..what darlings!! lol....am joking..

I've already planned that as method of disposal when I do go - much cheaper than a funeral -