Keeping Pigs Day
Course Tutor
Sally Morgan
What you will learn
The Empire Farm has a small herd of Gloucester Oldspots, Saddlebacks and Kune Kune pigs. There is also a community pig club raising some pigs on our land.
The course looks at all aspects of small scale pig keeping from choosing the right breed, raising pigs through to slaughter and dealing with the meat.
The morning starts with a visit to some of the pig pens to feed the pigs, check their water and get to know their different characters. Back inside for a coffee and a theory session. We cover topics such as the different breeds, where to buy weaners, the amount of space that is needed, the type of housing, diet, disease, transport and the regulations. Then its outside again to look at fencing and have a go at getting pigs into a trailer, using board and stick.
The afternoon focuses on what to do with all the meat. We will cover topics such as finding an abattoir, butchering the meat and then processing it to make sausages, bacon and ham. The day ends with a practical session on sausage making. Note this is a beginners course and we will not be dealing with aspects such as breeding pigs.
Administration
The numbers on this courses are limited to approx. 12 people so that there is plenty of opportunity to discuss specific topics of interest. Much of this course takes place outside so warm weatherproof clothing and wellington boots are needed, plus a change of shoes. We will be feeding and moving the pigs and that can be a bit muddy! Everybody gets to take away a set of notes and some sausages.
The price includes all tuition, course notes, light lunch and refreshments during the day.
The cost of a full day is £75. If you wish to come for just the morning or the afternoon the cost is £40.
Gift Vouchers
You can give a place on this course as a gift or reward. You will be asked for details of the recipient when you add the item to your basket. We also offer flexible Gift Vouchers for any course.
Discounts
For the full day course, we offer a £10 discount for the second and subsequent person booked the same time. Unfortunately there is no discount for the second person on half day courses. Simply enter the Coupon Code “Second” in your shopping cart when you clicked the Add to Cart Button below to book your second (and subsequent) place.
Sunday 18 March 2012 £75
Sunday 18 March 2012 morning only £40
Sunday 18 March 2012 afternoon only £40
All prices inclusive of VAT @20%
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Sally Morgan What you will learn The Empire Farm has a small herd of Gloucester Oldspots, Saddlebacks and Kune Kune pigs. There is also a community pig club raising some pigs on our land. The course looks at all aspects of small scale pig keeping from choosing the right breed, raising pigs through to slaughter and dealing with the meat. The morning starts with a visit to some of the pig pens to feed the pigs, check their water and get to know their different characters. Back inside for a coffee and a theory session. We cover topics such as the different breeds, where to buy weaners, the amount of space that is needed, the type of housing, diet, disease, transport and the regulations. Then its outside again to look at fencing and have a go at getting pigs into a trailer, using board and stick. The afternoon focuses on what to do with all the meat. We will cover topics such as finding an abattoir, butchering the meat and then processing it to make sausages, bacon and ham. The day ends with a practical session on sausage making. Note this is a beginners course and we will not be dealing with aspects such as breeding pigs. |
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Administration
The numbers on this courses are limited to approx. 12 people so that there is plenty of opportunity to discuss specific topics of interest. Much of this course takes place outside so warm weatherproof clothing and wellington boots are needed, plus a change of shoes. We will be feeding and moving the pigs and that can be a bit muddy! Everybody gets to take away a set of notes and some sausages.
The price includes all tuition, course notes, light lunch and refreshments during the day.
The cost of a full day is £75. If you wish to come for just the morning or the afternoon the cost is £40.
Gift Vouchers
You can give a place on this course as a gift or reward. You will be asked for details of the recipient when you add the item to your basket. We also offer flexible Gift Vouchers for any course.
Discounts
For the full day course, we offer a £10 discount for the second and subsequent person booked the same time. Unfortunately there is no discount for the second person on half day courses. Simply enter the Coupon Code “Second” in your shopping cart when you clicked the Add to Cart Button below to book your second (and subsequent) place.
| Sunday 18 March 2012 £75 |
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| Sunday 18 March 2012 morning only £40 |
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| Sunday 18 March 2012 afternoon only £40 |
All prices inclusive of VAT @20%