Pigs for the Freezer - A Guide to Small-Scale Production (Hardcover)

Small-scale pig keeping is expanding, not only in the countryside but also in urban areas. However, at the outset the prospect of owning pigs can be frightening for the uninitiated. Pigs for the Freezer is aimed at the small-scale producer in a suburban or urban environment as well as smallholders who want to keep a few pigs for the first time. It guides the reader through the day-to-day routine of looking after pigs and provides essential information. Moreover, it touches on the emotional side of sending your pigs to slaughter and demonstrates how the carcasses should be butchered. Finally, the author provides a selection of delicious recipes using just about every part of the pig, including the ears. Subjects covered include: Choosing a breed to fit your environment and requirements Buying stock with the freezer in mind Urban pig keeping Housing, equipment and training courses Pig keeping on a small budget The daily routine procedures, pig health and welfare, and rules and regulations Sending your pigs to the abattoir Butchery, smoking and curing, sausage making and specialist meats Pigs as a tool for managing the land, forests, coppices and moorland

General

Imprint:	The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2010
First published:	April 2010
Authors:	Linda Mcdonald-Brown
Dimensions:	235 x 165 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-84797-162-3
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84797-162-8
Barcode:	9781847971623

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