[greengumbo]

We appropriated a paddock from our already sown barley field for our latest weaners in March. Well the wenares have a arrived and the barley is about 70cm up with ears forming but still green and lush:)

The pigs are loving trashing it and munching it up which is great to see ! One question. Should I reduce the amount of feed we give them since they are getting this additional input ?

[Marches Farmer]

Beware of giving them unlimited access to greenery while still so young.   Stalks and awns can be pretty tough and can impact in the gut, with dire consequences.

[greengumbo]

Oh thanks for that. We don't really have an alternative at the moment as the entire field is barley !

I guess I could get the brushcutter out and clear some away in their paddock rather than let them munch it all.

[sabrina]

Won't barley make them too fat. Plus being green could upset them in large amounts.

[DuncanDavis]

maybe worth getting some pallets or electric fence and making an enclosure, and then cut armfuls and throw in. Or gradually move the enclosure around. At least until its ripened