Still with my heart in my mouth I check the piglets a few times a day. They have found their little heated creep which fills me with relief. Their Mama can sleep and get up and down and move around without having to worry about stepping on a sleeping baby. I set up their little snug room with a clay tile as a tunnel through the wire entrance so they did not scratch themselves on the fencing and to my delight they are crammed into the tile with feet and heads hanging out both ends. Fast asleep. Happy as little pigs.
Today there are a few decent shots of the little hereford piglets on their third day. They hoover about with such delight as Poppy watches. And I watch. 
Poppy is officially a sow now. Though looking a bit muddy, she is hot.
The Cadet and I decided to let the meat chickens out for a walkabout yesterday. We tied Boo to the fence in case he got a little TOO helpful and The Cadet and Ton watched to make sure the chickens did not run off. Well they were incredibly energetic and it took us ages to get them all back in at bed time. And although they had a good time I don’t think we will repeat that experiment.
She is such a natural Land Girl this one.
Speaking of farm girls my next Land Girl has arrived. Amanda. She is a teacher. Smart, intelligent and full of energy. We are going to have fun and get lots done at the same time!
The barn is still a quiet space but both Amanda and The Cadet were allowed to tip toe in to see the piglets. After a few seconds Poppy began to growl at Amanda who she did not know. So we left. Later she said not a word when The Cadet poked her head over. Both times she could not see the girls. She smelt them though and was used to the smell of The Cadet. After a while she will get used to Amanda too until then we will lie low.
Tane is feeling his hips again and is back in the hospital corner. Tima is due to cycle again on Wednesday if she is not pregnant. Hopefully she did catch as I am not sure whether Tane is up to the task more than once a year.
I hope you have a lovely day. Now that I have help around the farm and in the kitchen again things will pick up. Though the rain is coming back and the hay is ready to be cut again. It will be an interesting season.
Love your friend on the farm,
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
38 responses to “Poppy and her Piglets”
Herding chickens must be much like herding cats. The piggies are adorable. I remain the Cadet’s biggest fan. I believe I am a farm girl at heart, but one who loves the sea too much. And yes, the rains are coming. Seattle weather here in Colorado for a second day.
Oh but they’re cute! Happy too they found their creep. Welcome Amanda. Great shot of mom and her 5 babies.
Good News – both in words and in pictures. I like the one with the piglets at the bar best. So cute…. No ‘show me the way to the next whisky bar’. Everything is inhouse and prepared. Just drink. Nice.
Have a good time you girls!
I love the Milk Bar photo and the one of the cadet enjoying the calm outdoors with Ton and the chickens. I look forward to reading about Amanda’s adventures at the farmy. Hope your day is calm and fruitful, Celi.
the joys of parenthood….Poppy is quite happy and content with her brood….Let us hope that Tima is preggers as I feel sure that Tane will do himself a great mischief if he has to repeat his performance again….. love to you all
Pretty and shiny little piglets. So happy that Poppy is a proper sow and that everyone is doing well so far.
so happy to hear all the good mews! and as usual I love your photos!- NOW just how does a pig growl?
My sister is here visiting and I was just showing her Poppy’s piglets and she asked, “what is the deal with peacocks on farms.” Is it pest control or just decoration? So happy the farmy is happy!
Just decoration darling- tell her – beautiful is food too!..c
They are gorgeous 🙂 And poor old Tane, expecting him to do his duty more than once a year…honestly 😦
ha ha ha aha .. still giggling.. giggle, giggle, giggle!
Oh how I’ve missed your farm. And look at those cute little piglets. They are just so adorable. I just kept looking at these photos and smiling. You’ve definitely made my day with these photos Ms. C.
Aaaah, too cute! I love it when a plan comes together 🙂
Well, Ton and Amanda are working together already: let us hope Poppy is fast on learning personal aromas 🙂 ! The ‘milk bar’ photo is priceless!!
Those little pigs have such sleek coats. How cleverly you have set things up for them to be safe and warm and out of harm’s way. I detect the famous kiwi ingenuity at work there. How fascinating that Poppy would pick up the smell of your new worker. I love hearing about the farmy’s helpers. How times have changed, when I think of you working on your own for so long.
Wonderful piglet pics ..