chicken and pigs

[dougjefferson]

Just thinking about putting some pot bellies in with my chickens. Has anyone else done this. Pros/cons.

 

[GD91]

Pigs kill & eat chickens once they realise chicken tasted good. Personally would not chance it. There aren't really any pro's.

 

[roostersandhens]

I have heard it's fine, and saw pictures of a pig living in a coop. I have been wondering the same thing so.. I would doubt a pig would eat a live chicken?
Good Luck!

 

[RoostersCrow HensDeliver!]

It would depend on the pig. My neighbor has a FAT old potbelly that probably wouldn't hurt a flea. On the other hand, I have 60 market hogs in the hog barn that would love to eat ME if I fell in the pen... let alone a couple chickens. I hate pigs.

 

[GD91]

I have heard it's fine, and saw pictures of a pig living in a coop. I have been wondering the same thing so.. I would doubt a pig would eat a live chicken?
Good Luck!

Apparently yes, they do. I was surprised to . I was told during my agricultural course 3 years ago. But circumstances differ. Try it, if you lose a chicken then at least you know not to try it again lol

 

[dougjefferson]

Lol. My yorkshire pigs would eat chickens all day long. Was thinking of reworking my pot belly pens and let chickens run through the same area.