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Title: Newbie in need of help!
Post by: Lioly19 on April 09, 2018, 10:52:11 pm

Hi!
I'm from Suffolk & i'm planning on getting a few pet pigs in a couple of weeks. I've had goats in the past but pigs are completely new to me. I currently have dogs, cats, chickens, guinea pigs and a tortoise!
I'd be really appreciative if someone could point me in the direction of the forum suitable for discussing CPH number questions!?? Not sure if it's allowed on this post? Thank you!

Title: Re: Newbie in need of help!
Post by: harmony on April 10, 2018, 08:56:26 am

Hello and welcome  :wave:


There is a section on here just for pigs and pig questions. And here is the link to the DEFRA guide about keeping pigs, pets or otherwise. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/guidance-for-keepers-of-sheep-goats-and-pigs (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/guidance-for-keepers-of-sheep-goats-and-pigs)


The rules for keeping pigs are the same whether they are a pet or not.


Are you looking for micro pigs or any type of pig but as a pet rather than for meat? You say a "few pet pigs". How many are you thinking? Why did you get rid of your goats? Have you not already got a CPH from when  you kept goats?


Have you got well fenced land, shelter, feed/bedding storage, access to a farm vet?

Title: Re: Newbie in need of help!
Post by: Lioly19 on April 10, 2018, 08:57:42 pm

Hi, thanks for replying!
I have found 2 pigs that are kune kune x Vietnamese. My goats were kept at my mums when I moved out.