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Pig Nest

Posted on February 11, 2016 by applewoodfarm

This past Sunday, we finally finished the last two pigs from our original Gang of 14. We really should have finished them sooner, but time hadn’t been cooperating. And when you only have two pigs left, you have to be able to finish … Continue reading →

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This Little Piggy

Posted on November 25, 2014 by applewoodfarm

We finished the first piglet from this August’s litter today. With five of the original 11 piglets remaining, we still needed to thin the herd a bit heading into the winter.  Also, we needed Thanksgiving dinner. Now, while these wonderful … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were Two

Posted on January 19, 2014 by applewoodfarm

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 →

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