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  1. BarnOwl

    Welded or woven wire for fencing Guinea Hogs?

    Okay, the welded wire is out for sure!! I will look into hog/stock panels. At this point, we're only planning on a few gilts and have no plans to breed. But in a few years, if things go well, and we gain experience...who knows...? Thanks everyone for the feedback! We are getting very excited. :)
  2. BarnOwl

    Welded or woven wire for fencing Guinea Hogs?

    Hello! We are excited to be adding some guinea hogs to our menagerie in June, and are planning the perimeter fence. Would a combination of welded wire fence with several strands of electric be sufficient, or should we pay more for the woven wire? If we choose the woven wire should it also be...
  3. BarnOwl

    Hello from Southeast Tennessee!

    That cheese looks fantastic!---my mouth is watering just looking at it. Both those breeds are on the top of my list. I just have to figure out if I'd be able to milk twice a day on the weekends. Monday-Thursday are not a problem, but I work 12-hour shifts Fri-Sat and I worry I might not be able...
  4. BarnOwl

    Hello from Southeast Tennessee!

    I like the way you think! We definitely do! :) We are actually pretty confident we want to add goats next year. I can’t decide what breed I want or even if I want meat or dairy goats. I kind of want both! Haha!
  5. BarnOwl

    Hello from Southeast Tennessee!

    Thank you everyone for the welcome! It's nice to know there are others on the forum who have Guinea Hogs. I know I will need all the advice I can get. I will try not to ask too many questions! :)
  6. BarnOwl

    Hello from Southeast Tennessee!

    Hello! I’ve been lurking a while and finally decided to join. I live on 5-ish wildly overgrown acres in Southeast Tennessee with my husband, two young children, two German Shepherds, 12 chickens, and a formerly stray tabby cat. I’m also a member of Backyard Chickens and very much enjoy the...
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