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I use the smallest size Aquacrop for growing barley grass for my guinea pigs. I have found it a great addition. Drawback was finding a place to plug into the mains electric and getting mains water to it, as I didn't want it in the house, rigged it up in my spare shed. Wouldn't be with out it...

Totally agree about using flubenvet pellets. Used to mess about with other wormer medications but have found by far the easiest and most effective were these pellets.

I have kept pigs for over 40 years and agree, back in the day, 6 weeks was the norm, but it has ben known for a 4 week old to reproduce, and so now 4 weeks , five at most, is the done thing. At a pinch could leave another week if he isn't "rumbling" at the girls but your decision. If he is near...

Yes, baby boars should be separated at 4 weeks, as they are able to reproduce even at such an early age. I have been breeding pigs for many years and it is what has to be done, although I understand your concern on him being alone. He will be weaned but it is the company he will lack. If you do...

Murphy and /or Ruby for me , please xx Hard to believe they are all rescues. But have to say, they all look very, very happy in the photos, so loving their time with you.

The grass machine was made by a company called Aquacrop and it grows barley grass hydroponically. It is quite a large unit as intended for horses. It has heat and light 24/7 and self waters every 4 hours. You can grow barley grass in a greenhouse or propagator quite successfully during the...

House pigs are fine. I keep 30 + guinea pigs and are housed in a purpose built shed, but do quite often have some indoors for whatever reason, and they all enjoy a good life in each environment. Happy to home any of my young stock as house pigs, as they tend to get a better quality of life...

Dad will quite likely have re-mated mum immediately after birth, unless you are really lucky. Hence the saying "breed like rabbits" Leave mum well alone to look after babies, they are totally dependant on mum, being blind, deaf, bald, and will emerge from nest at about 10 days. Increase her...

Always used Pet Plan, good value, and the cover is "for life". My dog now nearly 14 and the premiums are very much cheaper for this age of dog than any where else. Paid any claims without a hitch too.