Tip of the Month

Anyone who keeps animals is likely at some time to spot that most unwelcome of visitor on the look out for a free meal – the rat! Not only are they a disease risk to both your animals and yourself … Continue reading →

Pigs needs to be fed a daily ration all year food with the main ingredients being a compound feed or a mixture of straights. Free range pigs obviously have a chance to root for added extras and pick up minerals … Continue reading →

Having just held another successful butchery course the very clear message from Stephen Airey of Aireys Abattoir and Butchers was talk to your butcher about your cutting requirements! So often people send their pigs in to slaughter with no clear … Continue reading →

We can all suffer from show nerves from time to time and it isn’t just the exhibitors. The pigs can also get the odd attack of stage fright. John’s Hampshire Boar got a little stressed at the Staffordshire Show only … Continue reading →

Ask your butcher if he can supply you with some pork with true provenance. Only pigs birth notified from two pedigree registered pigs can produce pedigree pork, named after the breed. If the butcher is unable to do so, go online and buy … Continue reading →