Author Topic: Bye bye pigs (Read 2001 times)

LisaBellamy · « **on:** September 09, 2015, 08:51:44 am »

Just wanted to say that my Tamworths have gone off to the abattoir this morning. I'd worried for ages about loading them into the trailer but they just went straight in, no bother. The most difficult thing was getting the trailer near enough due to poor access on our land, but a good friend and a Landrover sorted it out! There were of course stresses and strains in looking after them but it has been a wonderful and, might I say, a life affirming experience for me. I shall miss them

devonlady · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2015, 09:05:36 am »

I dare say they had a sweet life and a quick end, Lisa. Enjoy the results and plan for the next weaners!

Buffy the eggs layer · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2015, 09:10:33 am »

Well done Lisa,

it's a big day in your smallholding year. Sounds like you really enjoyed them too which is what it's all about.

kelly58 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2015, 09:29:35 am »

You cant help but get attached, they are characters

john and helen · « **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2015, 09:59:01 am »

someone told us..get some more wearers before the others go..this way, you are not looking at an empty pen

Bionic · « **Reply #5 on:** September 09, 2015, 10:03:02 am »

Quote from: john and helen on September 09, 2015, 09:59:01 am

someone told us..get some more wearers before the others go..this way, you are not looking at an empty pen

I would say that depends on a few things....

do you want to keep more over winter when it isn't as pleasant?
is the meat just for yourselves or do you plan to sell it? (with another couple of weaners thats a lot of meat)
Have you got more land? It may be a good idea to rest their patch for a few months

If you are happy with all of that then go for it