Barley Fen Smallholding

22/07/2026

Our lovely Sybil gave birth this morning and she's definitely under the weather. So, 5 piglets alive and brought in for feeding and warming. Mum has been dosed with antibiotics. Hopefully by the morning, she'll be on the mend and can have these little beauties back.

10/03/2026

This little bunch were due 25th February. They waited until we went away 28th February and then made an appearance. Luckily we had a fantastic house sitters who coped brilliantly. Now to see if there are any keepers

05/02/2026

I think the sheep have broken into the garden, again!!!

03/02/2026

Lauren is our oldest sow and pregnant 🤰. Now officially retired from the show ring. She has produced some fantastic litters and entertained many a crowd. We love her to bits

02/02/2026

I cannot believe these little babies are all month old already. Some cracking little pigs amongst them. Hopefully good enough for breeding

19/01/2026

19/01/2026

Only a few days old, looking really chunky already. A new pedigree osb herd we helped set up in Scotland.

12/01/2026

Our first litter of January. Born 3rd January. Of 11 born, 7 have survived and doing amazingly.
One very proud mummy