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hermon

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« Reply #15 on: July 01, 2006, 09:57 »
kune kune pigs as pets and a goat, wouldn't eat them as i'm a veggie although i will be supporting the local farmer/butcher for the bacon and sausages in the mornings for the guests!

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« Reply #16 on: August 13, 2006, 22:23 »
Hi all. I've been offline for over a month now but we're all moved in and settled. We've got four old spot piglets coming in two weeks so I've been getting their new home ready. I'm thinking of putting them on the future veggie patch so they can both rotavate and fertilise it for next year. The chickens, geese and ducks are loving their freedom. I am too.  :lol:

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GrannieAnnie

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« Reply #17 on: August 13, 2006, 22:42 »
Well done Mark, I hope you'll all be really happy in your new home!!!

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milkman

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« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2006, 09:52 »
Hallo mark congratulations on the new patch - my sister keeps Large Blacks (rare breed pigs) - they did a great job on what was eventually turned into a garden, so putting them on your planned garden sounds a good idea - as you say - lots of manure and soil which ends up being in great condition.  And the pigs will enjoy themselves doing all that rooting about too.
Gardening organically on chalky, stony soil.

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« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2006, 09:16 »
Hi please look at poultry pages Le Coq as I am in a fairly similar situation as yourself and would like to swop any sucess or disaster stories if you would like.
My email address is shown so if you would prefer that fine.
Very best wishes.
Kim
Q.What is the definition of a smallholder?
A. A man, outstanding in his field.



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