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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: NethertonSH on January 15, 2017, 08:59:19 pm

Title: Looking for a Tamworth boar in central Scotland
Post by: NethertonSH on January 15, 2017, 08:59:19 pm

Hi,

Was just wondering if anyone had or knew of a Tamworth boar (preferably pedigree) that we could hire? Would also consider buying one.

We're based near Harthill so something within an hours drive would be preferable.

Thanks

Title: Re: Looking for a Tamworth boar in central Scotland
Post by: Fleecewife on January 15, 2017, 11:10:54 pm

Try Whitmuir at Lamancha?

Title: Re: Looking for a Tamworth boar in central Scotland
Post by: NethertonSH on January 16, 2017, 09:51:20 am

Thanks Fleecewife I shall give them a call.

Title: Re: Looking for a Tamworth boar in central Scotland
Post by: Cuddles on January 16, 2017, 05:52:16 pm

Try the Museum of Rural Life, I've had Tamworth weaners from them before.  I think Maggie, the stocksperson, or Richie are the people to contact.

Cuddles

Title: Re: Looking for a Tamworth boar in central Scotland
Post by: NethertonSH on January 19, 2017, 07:14:55 pm

Thanks Cuddles, I gave them a call but they don't have a boar to hire out.

That's me called everyone in Scotland on the Tamworths breeders club website and no one has said they have a boar to hire and don't know anyone that does. Looks like I'll have to buy one or have a go at AI.