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egglady

  • Joined Jun 2009
When to take them to the abbatoir?
« on: April 27, 2010, 09:05:51 pm »
My friend and I are on our first (but definately not our last!) lot of pigs.  We have a couple of berkshires (boys).  They are approx 25 weeks old now and I am wondering at what point we should be taking them for slaughter.  Anyone offer any advice please?
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supplies for smallholders

  • Joined Sep 2009
    • Supplies for Smallholders
Re: When to take them to the abbatoir?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2010, 09:55:23 pm »
I would suggest now.

We usually send off our boars at 6 - 7 months

Thanks
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Malc

  • Joined Oct 2007
    • The Edge of Nowhere
Re: When to take them to the abbatoir?
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2010, 11:15:50 am »
I'd agree with that. Send them asap. Berkshires have a reputation for fattiness if allowed to go on beyond 6 months, but the pork is delicious.
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egglady

  • Joined Jun 2009
Re: When to take them to the abbatoir?
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2010, 05:06:50 pm »
the decision is made and they are off on the 25th may!  feel quite ok about it but wonder what i'll be like on the day.......
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WinslowPorker

  • Joined Mar 2010
Re: When to take them to the abbatoir?
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2010, 05:22:17 pm »
Hiya i know exactly how you feel, mine ar ebooked in for about 6 weeks time now and i am excited because it has been such a great experience, however that will probably change on the morning.  :pig:
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dixie

  • Joined Mar 2009
Re: When to take them to the abbatoir?
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2010, 09:01:01 pm »
I always feel a little sad on the day, but its soon gone, just think what a great life they've had and wha yummy pork you'll get back!
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JulieS

  • Joined Mar 2009
    • Devon - EX39 5RF
    • Ford Mill Farm
Re: When to take them to the abbatoir?
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2010, 06:16:42 am »
Exactly dixie  :)   It is always sad on the day, but the pork is amazing!   :)
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Hilarysmum

  • Joined Oct 2007
Re: When to take them to the abbatoir?
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2010, 12:42:07 pm »
Slaughter day for 3 of ours tomorrow.  Its never easy.  The excitement of the carcasses on Monday will help.
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