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LIV
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 Posted - 12 Jul 2007 : 7:09:29 PM
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I've been told that Pig Oil is used to give a fantastic coat but would like to know exactly what it is. Don't think it's derived from pigs as it's more like a spirit so I think it must have gotten it's name from being used on them.
Does anyone know what it consists of?
Liv
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Gail
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Posted - 12 Jul 2007 : 8:18:22 PM
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Hiya,
One of the girls on my yard uses pig oil in the winter on her 2 cobs feathers to keep the mud off them.
I assumed it was an oil that came somehow from pigs but not 100% as the sound of it kind of put me off.
I will check the bottle at stables tomorrow and get back to you.
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LIV
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Posted - 12 Jul 2007 : 8:44:55 PM
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Gail, you might be right and I'm an idiot!!
I know you can mix it with sulphur powder for feathery legs but am sure someone told me it was for the coat, or perhaps they're the idiot?!
Will wait to find out from you tomorrow.
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Vera
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Posted - 12 Jul 2007 : 9:00:15 PM
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Pig oil is applied to pigs skin to keep it supple so it doesn't crack. No idea what its made of.
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Lila
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Posted - 12 Jul 2007 : 9:34:45 PM
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I want it for our piggie now!!!!
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ginger horse
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Posted - 12 Jul 2007 : 9:35:01 PM
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| Pig oil is brill for feathery legs tail and manes it real gets the scabs of mud feaver and stops it coming back. I saw some on e-bay the other week. |
    
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Gail
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Posted - 13 Jul 2007 : 8:19:34 PM
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Hi Liv,
I looked at the bottle and all it says is "contains technical white oil"
So I am none the wiser really, still not sure if I like the sound of it but the girls that use it on the yard say it is wonderful for preventing mud fever and protecting feathers.
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LIV
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Posted - 13 Jul 2007 : 9:03:04 PM
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Thanks for that Gail.
It seems strange that it doesn't actually give you any directions for what to do with it, and what it consists of! |
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Gail
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Posted - 13 Jul 2007 : 9:36:48 PM
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I know its very odd, you got me thinking and I googled it too.......that came up with nothing too.
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LIV
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Posted - 14 Jul 2007 : 1:33:09 PM
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Gail
Have just spoken to a friend who actually uses it on her show ponies and she says that it is brilliant for keeping feathery legs clean in winter. It is also fantastic for horses shown indoors but must be used sparingly. It apparently does attract dust so you have to be careful. |
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saraht
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Posted - 14 Jul 2007 : 8:05:36 PM
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| Pig oil is a very pure form of mineral oil , similar to baby oil etc and is used by pig farmers who show their pigs to give them a glistening coat without burning - it is applied to the coat -NOT fed. The base product is used in loads of lotions and potions - google white mineral oil. Great at keeping mud off of manes in winter if you don't mind them being a bit slick! |
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Gail
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Posted - 14 Jul 2007 : 9:14:32 PM
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Hi Liv and Sarah,
Interesting that its used in lots of lotions and potions, I actually use baby oil on my boys legs in the winter (similar I guess) with brilliant results.
Its the name PIG oil that has kinda put me off before now.Not tried it on mane and tail yet though.
Might give it a go this winter.
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