Pigs
Owning a free range pig without the hassle
If you like the idea of ‘owning a free range pig’, but you don’t have the space for it or just don’t think the neighbours will go for it, we may have the solution. Let us raise it for you! You choose which piglet you would like to buy (subject to availability). You are welcome to come and visit it, feed it your scraps, and watch its development. They have 24 hour access to shelter and water as well as space to root. Pigs are natural ploughmen and no green area remains that way for long.
It only takes approx. 6 months before you take delivery of succulent, mouth-watering pork, with the added bonus of knowing exactly how and where it all came from. You can share a pig with some friends and split the cost and the meat or you can ‘own half a pig’ at half the cost and freezer space!
Pigs are considered by many to be equal in intelligence to dogs. They naturally live in social groups. They use their highly sensitive snouts to search out a wide variety of foods. Contrary to popular belief, pigs are very clean animals and use a toilet area away from their living space. The misunderstanding about pigs being dirty arises because pigs wallow in mud in hot weather to protect their skin from the sun and to keep cool because they do not sweat like humans.
There are numerous advantages to ‘owning a free range pig’:
- The biggest advantage of 'owning a free range pig', is that you can actually come visit your pig. You will see your pig running, rooting, playing with his/her siblings and generally enjoying life out in the open space. You will get the pork back at the end, from your own pig, that you have watched grow and enjoy life. Advice: don’t name it though!!
- You don't have any capital outlay. Pig Arks, fencing, ground space, etc. are provided.
- You don't need to bother with all the legal paperwork (herd number, movement notices, slaughtering process, etc). We take care of that for you.
- If you only want one pig it does not mean keeping it on its own. Pigs are very social creatures and like other pig’s company.
- There will be no unexpected vet's fees; we take care of these, if necessary.
- You can go on holidays without having to find someone to look after your pig!
- In the unlikely event of your pig becoming unwell and dying, we will replace him/her with another pig so your investment will be safeguarded.
There is really only one small disadvantage:
- What you will miss out on is the everyday contact with your pig, as these are very charming animals (though this may make eating it easier!)
Cost:
The cost of ‘owning a free range pig’ includes feed, straw, veterinary fees, slaughter cost, butchering, and packing. A whole free range pig ready for the freezer costs €300 (half pig is €150). €100 deposit (non refundable), is required to secure your pig. This is taken off the total price at the end.