Keeping Pigs: The Complete Practical Guide for Pleasure or Profit - Couverture souple

Hobson, Jeremy; Rant, Phil

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0715338501 ISBN 13 : 9780715338506

Editeur : David & Charles, 2011

Synopsis

Book by Hobson Jeremy Rant Phil

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Many unkind epithets have given the much-maligned pig a very bad press. Keeping Pigs sets the record straight and gives a wonderful animal the recognition and respect it deserves!

Pig keeping has become a huge lifestyle trend in recent years and this highly informative and visually appealing handbook is suitable for every potential pig-owner, from the pig-lover to the smallholder. It s charming and an essential read for all aspiring pig-keepers.

The latest edition in the hugely popular Keeping-Series includes expert guidance on how to feed, house and breed healthy and happy pigs. This extensive guide encompasses all aspects of pig keeping and is complimented by magnificent photography.

Piggy Snippets:
PIGS AS PETS: Pigs that have been raised with constant human contact can make ideal children s pets although, of course, they are a little too big to cuddle! However, once the housing has been established and they have been taught how to make sure the door is properly secured, children will love to take care of a pig or two.
AGE AT WHICH TO BUY STOCK: Buying stock at a young age has many advantages, much of which, it must be admitted, appertains to cost; but add to that the fact that you will be able to introduce them to your own particular system with the least amount of stress. Piglets are very adaptable and will soon learn, while an older animal may have already some habits that might be difficult to break.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING: No matter what livestock is being kept (and even if the building is to be used only as storage), some form of lighting is always handy and frequently essential. If your chosen method of pig keeping involves a small ark tucked well away in the orchard, while it will be ideal for your pigs, it might not be so good for you during the winter when it may well be necessary to see to your animals in the dark, either before or after work.

Contents:
- Introduction
- Anatomy of a pig
- Pigs in ancient history and mythology
- WHAT TO CONSIDER
- BREEDS
- BUYING AND SOURCING
- HOUSING
- FEEDING
- BREEDING
- HEALTH AND CARE
- EVERYTHING BUT THE SQUEAK
- Glossary
- Index

Biographie de l'auteur

Jeremy Hobson is a countryside consultant with a lifetime's background in rural and farming matters of all sorts. Phil Rant has kept pigs on a commercial basis and as a hobby. Hobson and Rant have previously worked together on Successful Smallholding. Both authors currently live in France.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: David & Charles
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0715338501
• ISBN 13: 9780715338506
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 144