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Author Topic: More pigs!!  (Read 1912 times)

paulsou

  • Joined May 2009
More pigs!!
« on: May 28, 2009, 10:10:29 pm »
I have 2 saddleback pigs at 14 weeks old in a 300mtr sq run, can i get 2 more young weaners 8-10 weeks & keep them in same run as others??? Will there be any fighting & is 300 mtrs sq enough room for 4 pigs?

Hilarysmum

  • Joined Oct 2007
Re: More pigs!!
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2009, 08:15:06 am »
Basically not a good idea.  Firstly there will be bullying and far too small a space for the smaller pigs to get away.  Secondly come feed time the larger pigs will take all the feed.  We have aprox. 2 sows to half an acre, ok this is a bit ott, but the more space you can give them the better. 


rorsa

  • Joined Mar 2008
  • Rainford, Merseyside
Re: More pigs!!
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2009, 09:00:07 am »
I have recently put 2 weaners in with a couple of 6 month olds in a similar sized space and had no problems at all. I have only had fighting when pigs of a similar size have been put together. Provided there is sufficient disparity in size I have had no problem. So far as feeding is concerned provided you spread the feed out they will all get what they need.

pigsatlesrues

  • Joined Oct 2008
  • Normandy, France
Re: More pigs!!
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2009, 09:57:28 am »
My experience has been as described by HM.  You can try it and see, but really monitor the food intake of the younger ones.

Kate  :pig:
Bonjour et avoir un bon jour !

 

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