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DarrenG



Joined: 26 Dec 2004
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Location: Lincolnshire Fens
PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 05 12:09 pm    Post subject: pet pig owners Reply with quote
    

just wondering, well a question really,to all those who keep Kune Kunes and veits etc, why dont you get rid of them and keep a pig for fattening?

tahir



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: Essex
PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 05 12:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I always assumed that they were killed for the table eventually, doesn't make much sense if they're not does it

Bugs



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 05 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

People say they're like dogs, don't they, intelligent and all that?

I thought Kune Kune are fairly widely used for meat, albeit fairly specialised?

I think I can see how you'd get attached to them, which is a concern, as if we ever get somewhere bigger we'd like to try raising our own meat.

Do you find any problems when it comes to slaughter or is it quite normal for you because you've raised them with that in mind?

DarrenG



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 05 12:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

most people that keep Kunes keep them as pets, but theres so many better rare breeds out there for pork production in a small space, the reason why I chose G.O.S is they cant handle protein so pig feeds are no good for them on the whole so all bar 3lb a day of their feed is veg waste, all right they take 24-26wks instead of 14 but as I have a never ending supply of veg they are ideal for me, and it is a highly sought after pork

Bec



Joined: 28 Nov 2004
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Location: Newquay, Cornwall
PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 05 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Plenty of people keep pigs as pets (all breeds including rare ones) and I don't have an issue with that if they so wish. I've never tasted Kune Kune meat so can't comment on quality but each to their own as far as I'm concerned. Don't need to be rude to people who do keep them as pets.
Bec

tahir



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 05 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I don't think either of us were being rude Bec. Hows it going are you still going to go travelling?

Treacodactyl
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 05 5:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I don't mind saying one of the problems I and my OH would have is if/when we get a couple of pigs is making sure they don't become pets.

It's going to be the same with any livestock we keep, once I get the land to keep them on I'll not buy any meat unless I'm willing to farm my own. I won't be able to farm everything but chickens & pigs I will have a go at.

Don't people get attached to their animals, especially the breeding stock you've had for several years?

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 05 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I never used to get attached but as I've got older it does pull the heart strings sometimes, btw Bec I wasnt aware that I was being rude?

Wombat



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 05 6:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Darren G, why would I want to fatten up our KK's, we are veggies and don't really want to eat our pet lawn mowers

Actually if our gilt, who is due to farrow next week, has any male piglets, one of them may be fattened and go to slaughter as lots of friends want to try the meat.

Wombat

Gertie



Joined: 08 Jan 2005
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Location: Yorkshire
PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 05 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

As I don't eat meat it goes against my own personal belief to raise anything for meat - however, I have had pet sheep who have helped with land management and provided decent fleeces. The chickens we will get will provide eggs, but neither me nor Lundy could neck them for the pot (even though he loves meat).

I did say that was my personal view - I have the greatest of respect for people who raise their own stock for their personal/friends/family consumption (or to sell locally, for that matter). I believe in compassion in farming - if an animal is raised with care and regard for that creature, nurtured and then when the time comes despatched in a quick and clean manner without as little stress as possible - all the better.

p.s. Darren, what's a G.O.S.?

Treacodactyl
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 05 8:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Gloucester Old Spot, quite a popular old breed pig.

Gertie



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 05 2:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

AAAWWWW!! The penny drops. I was going to go in the loft and get out my dad's old books on Modern Farming (well they'll be old standards by now I guess). Trouble is, I don't like going up the loft ladder!!!

Thanks, for that, Treacodactyl.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 05 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

the reason why I chose G.O.S is they cant handle protein so pig feeds are no good for them on the whole so all bar 3lb a day of their feed is veg waste, all right they take 24-26wks instead of 14

Sorry could not manage the quote bit. I am a wee bit confused, so forgive my ignorance. Are you saying Gloucester Odd Spots should not be fed pig nuts? I am now very worried as I have been feeding mine pig nuts since she was 8 weeks old. She seems ok.

Help please. Thanks.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 05 10:27 am    Post subject: Pet pigs .... Reply with quote
    

When I first considered getting pigs I did consider getting them for fattening and slaughter, but when I really thought about it I realised I would get attached and couldn't do it. Therefore I went for Kune Kunes which are great, they are like dogs pet-wise but less hassle!

I don't have a problem with people keeping pigs for meat and if I didn't get so attached to my animals I would too, but I do so I can't!

DarrenG



Joined: 26 Dec 2004
Posts: 110
Location: Lincolnshire Fens
PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 05 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Guest wrote:
the reason why I chose G.O.S is they cant handle protein so pig feeds are no good for them on the whole so all bar 3lb a day of their feed is veg waste, all right they take 24-26wks instead of 14

Sorry could not manage the quote bit. I am a wee bit confused, so forgive my ignorance. Are you saying Gloucester Odd Spots should not be fed pig nuts? I am now very worried as I have been feeding mine pig nuts since she was 8 weeks old. She seems ok.

Help please. Thanks.
GOS are not when fully grown meant to have more than 3lb of nuts/day

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