Rob The Pigman

I have a herd of rare breed Large Black Pigs next to Oxburgh Hall in West Norfolk

[Captain Sir Tom Moore @captaintommoore]

A message from Tom: "I have very kindly been offered lots of lovely items, such as walkers, chairs and other items. I have everything I need, so instead of giving to me, perhaps you could donate these generous offers to a local care home. Thank you”

[James Haskell @jameshaskell]

“Meat-shaming is wrong and is why I’m supporting #YourPlateYourChoice , to give people the facts on why meat can be enjoyed as part of a healthy, balanced diet” #ad @CranswickPlc
https://t.co/p475rjltCL

[Jim Scarratt @JimScarratt]

Hard time of year for a lot of folks. Suicide Hotline 116 123 (Samaritans) A simple copy and paste might save someone's life.

Would 3 Twitter friends please copy this text and post under their own name? Pass it on...

[James Rebanks @herdyshepherd1]

If your ethical diet idea doesn’t explain how we would fertilise crops, control weeds, build soil, increase farmland biodiversity, & get the nutrient dense foods we need - with a strong local economy - then it isn’t a viable answer

This applies to almost all BBC food programmes

[yourlocalbutcher @yourlocalbutch]

If this is true, and I don’t doubt for one minute that it is, why the hell are we allowing the minority 2% to shout louder and dictate policy. It’s time to fight back and state facts and undermine the vegan campaign that is harming our great meat production #britishmeat

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

A selection of our Large Black gilts with a pair of Duroc boars.
We find that this cross produces a carcase with the ideal level of fat essential for cooking and flavour .
This also enables the pigs to be grown for… https://t.co/Bl1V3BH1rY

[David Richardson @drichardson347]

General Election Dec 12. Am I alone in not wanting to vote for any of them?

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

A selection of our Large Black gilts.
We naturally mate them at 8-9 months old to replace the older sows.
#scottsfieldpork
#freerangepigs
#brookvillebanger
#breckland
#localdelivery
#localfood
#locavore… https://t.co/hj2tBDW8SV

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

It's a pig of a day !
#scottsfieldpork
#freerangepigs
#brookvillebanger
#norfolklife
#localdelivery
#localfood https://t.co/RkTQ7LCdPo

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

What a difference a few dry days make.
Here in the Brecklands we have lots of sandy soil overlying chalk which is free draining and therefore ideal for outdoor pigs.
#scottsfieldpork
#freerangepigs… https://t.co/vXpWu3bbB4

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

We feed our pigs a diet based on locally grown cereals and protein. It does not contain any growth promoters or antibiotics.
In fact I haven't treated a pig with an antibiotic for over a year.
#scottsfieldpork… https://t.co/cYLwTJ60jz

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

It's not raining here !
We are busy putting dry straw into the huts as pigs do not wipe their feet.
#scottsfieldpork
#freerangepigs
#brookvillebanger
#localdelivery
#localfood https://t.co/jbdpcSbJv3

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

We bucket feed our suckling sows every morning. Starting off at 3 KGS a day post farrowing and building up gradually up to 10 KGS so as to maximize milk production and minimise her loss of body… https://t.co/cilOnYF30o

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

One of a litter of 14 born last night.
This is well above average for our Large Black sows and will foster off a few onto a smaller litter to share the workload.
#scottsfieldpork
#freerangepigs… https://t.co/YyGojdFYiT

[Nature Lover @CliveRhymester]

What about the police. The vehicle reg is clearly visible. They could find the owners in seconds?

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

We bring the heavily pregnant sows into the farrowing paddocks a week before their due date do they can settle in and prepare the straw beds to their satisfaction.
#scottsfieldpork
#freerangepigs
#brookvillebanger… https://t.co/wB15lCcckL

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

“It’s a grim but inescapable fact that in the event of a no-deal Brexit… tariffs on beef and sheep meat would be above 40%”

Environment Secretary Michael Gove warns of problems for farmers in the event of no-deal, and urges MPs to back the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal.

[Rob The Pigman @RobThePigman]

We've just been moooved to fresh grazing and probably won't bother to check out next door until tomorrow !
#dextercattle
#pasturefedbeef
#localfood https://t.co/ive0Dh9W3j

[Carwyn Davies @CarwynDavies]

FOR SALE - 44 In calf heifers. Due to calve from 1st Feb. 86% to calve in 1st 7 wks, the rest within the 12 wk block, but moslty between 8-10wks. From two established spring block grass based herds with excellent genetics and fertility. Please DM for more info. RTs appreciated.