On Wed, 5 May 2004 23:18:13 +0100, Janet Baraclough..
wrote:

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from Gwenhyffar Milgi contains these words:


Neighbours of ours borrowed a couple of pigs and electric fence from
one of those touchy-feely farm-experience places, for a couple of winter
months, which was all it took to clear the land they wanted. Saves a lot
of hassle but remember you will also ned to construct a pigshelter.

Ah, but we've got something that will be easily converted, as some
years ago a horse was kept on that piece of land.

And of course I could borrow pigs, but I kind of like the idea of
growing my own pork next to the veggies.

It's nice, so long as you don't harbour any illusions about "free
meat".The amount of sustenance on the land they are clearing won't last
long, and once it's gone you'll be looking at buying in feed.

Oh no, I realise that. But just like with the veggies, I like to know
where it's been before it gets on my plate.

For lack of a piggy group equivalent to the wonderful URG, I'm now
looking into doing a course on keeping pigs before I do anything about
it.

--
"My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night
but ah my foes and oh my friends -- it gives a lovely light"