jent1964
i agree with Mandy (but it depends on numbers and wether you have enough 'friends' to sell the meat to.
we sent our first 4 weaners to slaughter jan 24th. we had been in contact with the slaughter house before we went. she advised us that the sheep were done first and then the 'boys' have breakfast and then start the pigs about 9.30
she said quieter about 9am (others all back to farm or work)
i was very worried that pigs would know what their fate was etc etc.
it was all calm - we led our 4 girls into the lairage and the other pigs in separate pens already there were relaxed and happy
overall not a bad experience and am feeling better for when the next lot go
HTH
Mx