Probably the most important aspect for pigs wintering outside is that they have adequate shelter and protection from the weather and cold. We build A-frame houses made with two sheets of plywood ...

Today, we found a wild pig trapped in a deep hole and immediately stepped in to help. After carefully rescuing it, we decided to go one step further—building a warm and protective shelter to ...

As far as the house itself is concerned, it should be well-ventilated, easy to clean and have plenty of sunlight. Houses for pigs should be designed to ensure optimum growth comfort and prevent ...

Tin, wood and tarpaulin were donated to build the makeshift pigsty under an ash tree. Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire The pig had been left alone for four months after the previous owners moved ...

A brother and sister team have expanded their pig rearing facilities by building a new shelter with support from NatWest. Sam and Jane Barker own and operate Barker Bros Ltd which specialises in pig ...