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auyamazo t1_j4hwykb wrote

Please please please invest in proper handling equipment. Hurdling boards, snare, things that will let you maneuver and restrain pigs when needed.

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BigRockFarm OP t1_j4i0gz2 wrote

Sounds like you’ve had some negative experiences. Care to elaborate?

I would love to learn. Thanks for the advice!

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auyamazo t1_j4i8ejt wrote

I used to work at a mixed animal vet clinic. We occasionally saw pigs. No one had done any research beyond “feed pigs your scraps, profit”. When the pigs got sick, the owners didn’t have any means or knowledge of restraint or sufficient husbandry. It causes further stress to the animals if they can’t be properly handled. Additionally it puts the humans at greater risk if you are not prepared to have the pigs restrained.

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BigRockFarm OP t1_j4ip3kk wrote

Gotcha. No plans for profit here and I’ve done my homework but I think a means to restrain is a good idea. Thx again

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Flashy_Dig t1_j4izl9s wrote

Buy lots of marshmallows. Give ‘em some every time you go into the pen, they’ll love you. It also makes it easy to worm them. Get the cream and fill the marshmallows with it. Injectables are a pain.

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auyamazo t1_j4ipl9l wrote

Good to hear, you could try Bardo Farm in Croydon.

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