Our farm is growing, one new adventure at a time! We started with chickens, and last Christmas we added a Redbone Coonhound to the mix. He has definitely kept us on our toes, that's for sure! All winter long I kept dreaming of adding pigs to our farm. Pigs with a purpose - not as pets. So, about a week ago, the snow finally started to melt and we got started on "Hog Haven".
I dug a hole, just to prove it to my husband that I could. He severely underestimated me. And I severely underestimated how much pain my neck would be in the next day. I'll leave that to him next time, but this time I get to say "yeah, I did that".
It took us about two days to get it all put up. It's a great size area for the new piglets, but this is their pen to stay in at night and when we're not home to keep an eye on them. We will soon be adding electric fencing around the wooded area so they can be more pasture raised.
The final touches - Straw for bedding. Yes, that's a chicken coop. We're going to tweak it and remove the front so it's a more suitable shelter for the pigs. And the size they will get, should be perfect as far as height. This little cutie loved helping to get Piglet ready!
Now, time to get the new babies! I used the puppies crate to pick them up, which left me having to take the puppy with me. And then, I thought the girls still had school today, however, spring break started, so I also took two children to go to a pig farm to pick up these two piglets. I was a little nervous of how this would go - but, it turned out great!
We picked out a Black one and a Spotted one. Why I decided on the spotted one based on "cuteness" is beyond me. Next time, I'm going with the ugly one. There were many of those to choose from!
All loaded up, quick picture, and we're headed home to Rockfish Farm!
I must say, they're really stinkin' cute as babies. But, thankfully, I saw what they were like when they got older - not so cute. They're huge, and I'm pretty sure they eat everything in sight, and if you stood there long enough, they may just eat you too.
We're excited about our new adventure with pigs and we're excited to welcome "home" Hammy (spotted) and Whisk (black). Both named by the girls, with "kitchen names". If you've been following me you know that I only allow names if they remind us of their future.
Their time here on the farm is limited, but we promise to give them a good life, the best we can. With lots of piglet snuggles, fresh straw to sleep in, a pasture to run around in, and of course lots of yummy treats.......
......and only one bad day.
I think Hammy is smiling to let us know she likes her new home here at the farm - and also to say "catch me if you can, because I'm about to run.....again".
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” Matthew 28:5-7
xoxo,
Jennifer
