Yesterday we had miserable late autumn weather. Very cold, close to freezing actually and wild bendy tree winds. Rotton winds. So The Old Rooster and I decided that wee Tane, who has just arrived from Sunny California after all, would be better off staying in his snug pen with a warm lamp. He was not alone of course. Boo- Skunky was hovering. Ton was guarding. Old Chook lives in that pen and is not budging. Tima was doing flirtatious scaredy cat manoevures. Poppy who is pulling things apart in the midst of her Heat paused to investigate (but not for long) she is practising climbing the hog panels. Sheila slept but this is what Sheila does on inclement days and the chooks and the guineas and the peacocks just stared. As they do.
So here is Tane Mahuta. I love his little teeth. 
I lined the concrete floor of his pen with old wool and covered it with about a foot of straw so he has a nice warm bed. He can have a few restful days while we wait for nicer weather then I will begin the introduction process with Tima. Though I fear we have seen the last of the summer days. Winter has come. I hope he does not get a chillly reception.
Neither of these piggies are old enough to breed. (A boar would be mature at eight months at the earliest a gilt at 10 – 12) so I am hoping they can just be hot water bottle buddies for a few winter months. Then they will seperate until the time is right. Of course this may or may not work but the closer we get to December the better. Remember 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days is a pigs gestation period.
So far: Tima sees him, startles, then runs and hides. Maybe this is a coy move. Or maybe she thinks she is a cat, who knows what Tima thinks. Bless her little cotton socks.
Now for our kittens: Six days old.
c
I thought I might call that sequence – “Get off me, I am trying to sleep”.
I am off to the rugby. I may not have time to blog tomorrow, but you never know.
Have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farm
celi
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50 responses to “Tane of the Light”
When I read your posts, I long to know a pig. So cute and smart.
Love your critters. Still getting a handle on who is who.
check out the cast of characters page (above) I need to update it now too!
I have but don’t remember from post to post.
I will make more of an effort to name the animals on the pages, I am a bit lazy about that.. c
Welcome Tane! He’s adorable and so are the kittens. Happy days. Have a great one!
Pure cuteness here. And have a great day in Chicago. If it’s any consolation, it’s been cold in Minnesota for awhile now.
The front page of the Tribune has an article about the haka performed by the Tall Blacks just prior to the game. Fascinating! Hope you have a wonderful time. ( I thought the game was yesterday.)
Oh and Tane is just precious–the kittens too!
We got down to 30 degrees with bendy winds all night, and it is still blowing. I’m feeling it too, Celi. Brrrrrrrrr….!
Love that little piggy!
Have fun at the game…a break is always a very good thing!
Linda
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Where in California did Tane come from? He is cute and found a loving home with you.
Southern california..
Oh little Tane…Be still my heart and those tiny kittens! This is cuteness overload today! 🙂
I love those little pink kitten toes!
So much gorgeousness wrapped up in such a few little bodies, what’s a girl to do??????? He is spectacular and I agree, his teeth are quite fetching. Will he grow tusks?? I’ve been looking at kune kunes on the internet and some of them have ENORMOUS tusks…goodness. He is adorable. Time will forget being a cat and be glad she’s a pig in short order.
Yes, he is a bloke and will grow tusks! yikes.. c
HI Celi. I do love how you named a very small pig after a very large tree! He’s a cutie. Cheers Sarah : o )
I hope he will grow into his name!?
How cute Tane is! And Celi is continuing her role as the match-making queen! You are getting very experienced at this. How about starting a match-making bureau for animals?
Hello Tane! You already look like you ‘belong’ . . . . It may be bendy-weather and cold outside, but there is nought but warmth inside . . . and that includes the insides of our hearts 🙂 ! Hope you enjoyed the ruggers Miss C, horrid blowy weather and all!!