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the porkery Nick and Kate’s friendly flock of sheep for Christmas. The sows and Bob were very friendly but they do have a habit of burying the electric fence in soil and escaping! So there have been a few instances of “pigs on the wander”! Great care is taken of the herd to see they are fed well and housed correctly. When any piglets are either rejected or not too strong, Kate will hand rear them in the house and even the family dog will sleep next to them to protect and keep them warm. But they have to go back to the field when strong enough- but they aren’t pets and both the girls, Emily and Alice understand this. The hog roasts have gone from strength to strength and Emily and Alice with the pigs the herd continues to expand. If you order for a Saturday it will be in the field Tuesday, prepared Wednesday, picked up Friday and cooked Saturday. They currently have two roasters that will easily cook 60 kilo deadweight. Because of the breed, the care of rearing and feeding The Porkery’s hog roasts are truly succulent. Nick and Kate work extremely well as a team with Kate doing most of the office work, leaving Nick to work the animals. Both have a very careful and strategic approach to the business ensuring it grows properly and they don’t over extend. So from pies to sausages, bacon, black pudding, lamb, turkey and any cut of pork right up to freezer packs, half beasts and Hog Roasts, simply give them a call and order what you want – you will not be disappointed. As you would expect, they have a firm future plan to extend the lamb sales, grow the pig operation and introduce more sows. And also to open a “Hog Roast Cafe” selling fresh every day roast pork sandwiches. They also plan to acquire a couple of Highland cattle and start doing beef. ‘from strength to strength’ Given Nick and Kate’s planning, commitment and teamwork, I don’t think it will be long before they achieve all this - and we certainly wish them every success. Check out the website www.the-porkery.co.uk Twitter: @theporkery and The Porkery on facebook Small business specialists | Professional, approachable service Free initial consultations Telephone: [phone] | Email: [email protected] | www.cjaa.co.uk To read more, visit www.farmers-mart.co.uk FarmersMart Dec/Jan 2015 57