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Coming Full Circle(ish)
Girl Pig had her first litter yesterday. Sophie and I were hanging clothes on the line when we heard what was clearly Two Pigs Fighting coming from the pig shed. I ran to investigate and found Girl Pig in a … Continue reading
Makin’ Bacon
Our breeding sow, Bubble, is now seven months old. This means she is officially old enough to become pregnant. Since this is the first pig porkin’ rodeo for any of us, hogs and humans included, we are (as ever) learning … Continue reading
And Then There Were Two
We shot and butchered our last “eating” pig today. I don’t know why I’m choosing to call it that; I just can’t think how else to refer to it. Something about calling it an “eating” pig makes me feel like … Continue reading
Winter on the Farm
Winter is just gearing up and already I’m feeling somewhat defeated. This is our first winter with more than just a hoop house and chickens. We have added the goats and pigs to the mix and it’s no small change. … Continue reading
And Now We Are Pig Farmers
I believe that there is a distinct difference between Keeping Pigs and Being A Pig Farmer. The difference is embodied, almost entirely in the form of an intact male pig. Until now, we’ve only raised gilts (unbred females) or barrows … Continue reading
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