Phone: 07917 061503 Email: mail@highlandshogs.co.uk Address: Hawkridge Barton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AG
Phone: 07917 061503 Email: mail@highlandshogs.co.uk Address: Hawkridge Barton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AG
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We take orders via the phone as all our orders vary greatly. Orders are dependant on stock level, who we are supplying, how much and to where. If you have any questions please email us on mail@highlandshogs.co.uk
Price: £75.00 per person
Group Price 4 or More: £70.00 per person
Numbers: 5-10 People
Time: 10.am - 3.pm (Hours lunch at 1 p.m)
Info: Here is a brief outline of what the course contains. We will happily take your questions as we go. The course will be a mixture of hands on and theory. You will get to see lots of nice piggies.
| Farm Safety | A general guide to safety on our farm |
| Pig Health | Worming - Injections - Cleanliness - Veterinary |
| Feeding | Feed types - What not to feed them- Quantity & Frequency |
| Welfare | Pen sizes - Farrowing areas - Free Range - Rare Breed |
| Sows & Boars | The keeping of breeding stock and selection of stock |
| Pig Breeds | A run through of breeds - What breed will best suit your needs - Cost of keeping pigs |
| Breeding | Keeping a boar - Artificial Insemination - Hiring a boar |
| Birthing | Pregnancy- Farrowing - Complications - Litter care |
| Farrowing | The farrowing area and equipment |
| Registering Pigs | How to officially register and birth notify - Defra rules and regulations |
| Housing | A breakdown of the different types available |
| Fencing | Yes it needs to be strong, We'll show you the basics |
| Q&A Session | A final question and answer session |