South of England Show
Dates 11th- 13th June, 2015 Entry details from South of England show Closing Date for Entries 1st April 2015 Judge GOS – Ms. A Uglow Classes Seperate clases for Gloucestershire Old Spot, Berkshire, BritishRead More…
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Surrey County Show Results 2012
Champion Pig Mrs Clare Wilson Colonyvalence Joyful 9, b.24.1.09 British Saddleback Reserve Mr A J Moss Flansham Lucky Girl, b.1.1.12 Welsh Best Sow, born before 1 January 2011 1st Mrs ClareRead More…
So You Want to Keep Pigs? Part 1
Getting Started © Mandy Garbutt Our first GOS weaners Apr ‘04 If you’re reading Spot Press or browsing the GOS website the chances are you’re thinking about getting some pigs or youRead More…
So You Want to Keep Pigs? Part 2
Housing : Getting Prepared for your Piglets Arrival © Mandy Garbutt So you’ve taken the plunge, chosen your piglets, got your CPH and herd number from the appropriate authorities so its timeRead More…
So you want to keep pigs? Part 3
Bringing Home The Bacon – (Well, Piglets For Now and Feeding Them) © Mandy Garbutt So you’ve made your preparations and the great day has arrived, it’s time to go to collectRead More…
So you want to keep pigs? Part 4
Time For Pork © Mandy Garbutt By time you get to this point in your pigs’ lives, they are hopefully thriving, growing steadily and you’re enjoying your pig keeping experience. Unfortunately it’sRead More…
So you want to keep pigs? Part 5
To Breed or Not to Breed © Mandy Garbutt “What on earth will we do with all these piglets?” After spending the night recently delivering a litter of 16 piglets this isRead More…
So you want to keep pigs? Part 6
Farrowing © Mandy Garbutt Once your gilt/sow has been to the boar or has been artificially inseminated it will be approx 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days before she gives birth.Read More…