I would be grateful for advice on the size of 'mud' area they will be happy in. Also any thoughts on what I can give them to make thir days more interesting.
They have been happily grazing all summer in a large paddock. I filled one or two craters a day but on the whole they didn't root badly. That changed when the ground became soft. I have other animals and need plentiful grazing so I am (sadly) having to confine the pigs. At present they have destroyed about 25’x 25’. I let them into the paddock when I muck out and can watch them but the digging starts quite fast and I have to put them away pronto! I am about to fence them an area and lift the grass so I can repair as much of the destroyed area as possible.
So, bearing in mind I will let them out for a run about, what is the smallest area I can fence?
Any ideas on forage? I use Marksway HorseHage for the llamas and alpacas. The pigs are not interested in hay. I do give them feed in pig balls but they block with mud. Any ideas to make thier days more interesting much appreciated by all of us!
I hope some of you will have answers and also see their photo, I would love opinions on what type of pig they could be.
Thank you.
Amanda
