Keeping a Sow

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Keeping a Sow
« on: January 05, 2012, 20:54 »
Hi, would anyone be able to help?

I'd like to know how much it approximately costs to keep a sow for a year as i'm in the process of trying to sort out some pigs for my yfc club.

Thanks!!

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arugula

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Re: Keeping a Sow
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2012, 06:54 »
This guide should help:

http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/livestock/pigs/introduction-to-pig-keeping/

Feeding costs will vary between breeds.

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Re: Keeping a Sow
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012, 18:45 »
Very Useful, Thankyou!!  :D

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Re: Keeping a Sow
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2012, 06:28 »
You're welcome. :)

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Re: Keeping a Sow
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2012, 17:21 »
I read an article saying a pig farmer spent £150 on buying and raising a pig. In the end the pig would be worth £500 at market. This was for meat though so im unsure if a sow would take the same requirements.



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