I'm sure this will have come up before, but I can't find it if so.
I have 5 hogs which I hand reared. 3 of them have the single slaughter tag and the other 2 have the double tags. I'd like to be able to keep at least one of the single tagged ones to mature for mutton, along with the double tagged ones.
1) Has anyone got any idea on how I can upgrade the tag, either officially or unofficially? It isn't electronic. I am not the breeder, but am in touch with him still if that helps.
2) If I don't upgrade the tag and don't send the hog for slaughter at a year old, what will happen?
3) Are they very fussy about the year thing or do you get some months leaway?
Thanks for any help!