Telephone. 01726 882 861 - Mob. 07794 590763 
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BALLARDSFIELD FARM - LIVESTOCK SALES
We have regular supplies of pedigree Gloucester Old Spot pig stock for sale
Listed below are some of our current stock for sale..
In the first instance you need to call us to confirm the stock you are interested in is still available.
That being the case you can reserve by paying in cash or cheque at the farm or by post or by paypal on this page.
Please contact us if you do not see shown here what you require
and we will see what stock we have coming up or are able to release.
You will need to pre arrange your purchase/reservation by email or telephone and pay as agreed before stock will be reserved for you and full payment must be processed in full before stock will be reserved or able to leave our holding.
We will require from you by phone or email, your full name and address and details of were you are to keep the stock, your cph/holding number and contact telephone numbers.
We will raise all paperwork, bill of sale, animal transportation license ready for your collection of stock.
If this is your first time keeping pigs please see our "Keeping Pigs" section at the bottom of this page for guidence.
We do try our best to sell stock that is in good condition as described and fit for purpose however it is in your best interest to seek vetinary advice on all livestock purchased as they are sold as seen and inspected on the day.
In the case of in pig sales no certainty can be made as to actual conception and therfore you should be sure you are happy by further medical inspection or scanning on the day of pickup.
Should a conception fail we will however make a payment to cover further stud fees so long as it can be established that conception did not fail due to neglect/poor stockmanship in the sum of £50.00 only.
FOR SALE
2 Breed Quality Weaners ready to Go - 16th November 2009
8 Weaners ready to Go - 16th November 2009
8 Weaners ready to Go - 4th December 2009
contact Adrian or Clare sales@ballardsfield.com
or tel 01726 882 861
" KEEPING PIGS "
Free Pig Keeping Advice Given With Livestock Purchases
Local Deliveries Possible Please Ask
THE " VERY BASICS " OF KEEPING PIGS FOR BEGINNERS
"Tips & Advice"
Useful Publications :
"KEEPING PIGS" by Andy Case
"A GUIDE TO TRADITIONAL PIG KEEPING" by Carol Harris
Please Note :
You Will Require - a Current CPH Holding Number -
to Purchase or Keep Pigs - Obtainable From Your Local Animal Health Dept Defra.
Housing :
A suitable pig ark - farm building etc - dry, draught free, well bedded with straw and cleaned out when dirty. It is not good for pigs to sleep directly on the ground. A decent size area, well fenced and internally secured with barb wire and/or an electric fence.
Feed & Water :
Clean fresh water must be available at all times from the age of 2 weeks onwards, ideally feed twice a day, we use sow nuts and work up to 1kilo per feed twice a day and more for pregnant pigs, feed by eye pigs should clear feed within 20 mins, extra apples, carrots etc should be given when available and that have not been exposed to any other food/catering processes.
Health & Welfare :
Like people, pigs suffer with similar health problems for similar reasons, check them at least twice a day, if you feel there is a problem dont panic use common sense ask for advice and contact a vet. Pigs can become depressed and like company so interact with them as much as you can.
Seasonal Management :
In summer watch for sun burn and administer sun block especially behind the ears encourage pigs to wallow by filling an area with water and be prepared to give more water than usual. In winter take precautions for water supply incase of supply freezing.
Just a few tips above to start you off, buy a book or two, read defras pig keeping guide, join some internet forums and a breeders club, Pig keepers generally like to help when they can.
Payments for livestock must be processed and paid in Full before animals will be released from our holding