Animals-and-Pets
Practical Pigs
Woodland Wonders
Chris Graham meets Vicky Quick, and her second batch of much-loved and greatly-appreciated, native breed pigs
9 min |
Autumn 2017
Practical Pigs
Dangerous Diamonds!
Michaela Giles explains the ins and outs of Erysipelas, the serious threat it poses and how best to deal with it
7 min |
Autumn 2017
Practical Pigs
Vital Awareness
Michaela Giles spotlights the latest campaigns aimed at raising awareness among keepers about the threats posed to their pigs by two serious diseases
4 min |
Winter 2017
Practical Pigs
Cause For Concern
Michaela Giles explains the dangers posed to our pig population by the threat of African Swine Fever, as this worrying disease creeps ever closer to the UK
4 min |
Winter 2017
Practical Pigs
Sailing To Success!
Former yacht captain Mark Terry, and his partner April, an ex-corporate lawyer, have settled on the stunning island of Guernsey and established a successful charcuterie business. This is their story
5 min |
Spring 2018
Practical Pigs
Buying guide: Middle White
Chris Graham introduces another of our native breeds that’s in desperate need of support, yet which should be nothing but a pleasure to own
10+ min |
Spring 2017
Practical Pigs
Easy Fella!
Boars can be a touch pushy come the spring or, on very rare occasions, naturally aggressive. Michaela Giles provides some practical guidance on how best to deal with muscly males
8 min |
Spring 2017
Practical Pigs
What, No Piglets?
Michaela Giles investigates the huge topic of infertility in pigs, and provides a practical overview of the problem and its many and varied causes
7 min |
Spring 2017
Practical Pigs
Buying Guide: Welsh
Chris Graham introduces a breed of pig which he argues can offer keepers at all levels just about all they could ever wish for
7 min |
Autumn 2017
Practical Pigs
Be Ready!
Experienced keeper Michaela Giles advises that it’s never too early to start thinking about winter, and how best to shepherd your pigs safely through it
10 min |
Autumn 2017
Practical Pigs
Community Keeping
Chris Graham spends an enjoyable afternoon in deepest Suffolk, with enthusiastic members of the successful, Debenham Pig Club
8 min |
Autumn 2017
Practical Pigs
Small Appetites!
Joanna Palmer, nutritionist for Smallholder Range, offers some practical advice on how best to feed the smaller pig breeds and best meet their nutritional needs.
3 min |
Winter 2017
Practical Pigs
Pointed Remarks
Tusks grow on both male and female pigs and, as Michaela Giles explains, need to be understood and managed by anyone keeping older pigs
7 min |