As long as it does not roll its criss cross over me!!
The gardens are full.
We go out picking for our dinner every evenng. Alissa is good at this. Foraging. 
Wai slept under his sheet just a bit more than usual yesterday. He feels slower to me. Though he still walked about when the sun went down. Now that the outer covering is coming off, his wounds some of which are very deep, are entering a risky period. I am afraid for him. I am going to call in the vet today to check our progress again.
(Way below – past the weather – I have placed one of my progress pictures of Wai’s skin. These are for my records and the vet not the blog. It looks awful and is not for children. But if you are feeling strong this is what we are fighting. This is the damage someone did to this pig. Probably burning. I might sound pragmatic and methodical with his care but I am never going to lose the fury I feel. I am furiously protective of him. And the terror that his ravaged body will be overwhelmed and the bastards who did this will win.
But life will continue to move on and all around us even when battling. So we must all roll many ways to navigate life’s criss cross.
The weather seems to be settling and our new help comes next week so I have tee-ed up the hay man to cut the hay on Monday. 
It has been a while but I wanted to give all the newy sown alfalfa (into the big underproducng grass hay field) time to establish. Plus the problem of the rain of course. 
Hope you have a lovely day.
celi
Weather. Lovely day.
Friday 07/14 10% / 0 in
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 76F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night 07/14 10% / 0 in
Some passing clouds. Low 58F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph
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Do not look further unless you have a strong stomach. But if you are interested in what Wai and I are actually dealing wih (other than nice pictures of his good side) here is one patch. The yellow you are seeing is actually drying, covering developing skin. But it is as bad as it looks. And this is not the worst side. The other side is much worse and weeping. 
The Kitchen's Garden 
86 responses to “Life’s criss cross”
I’m no expert, but I’m sure that the ointments form a barrier as well as having a medicinal and moisturising effect. Obviously that won’t work on an open wound or Wai scratching, but I’m sure your covering helps. Hopefully he just overdid it yesterday and is a bit tired 🙂
I had to trim some pretty big pieces yesterday – before he ripped them off and debriding does seem to send him to his bed, poor old fella.. c
Oh dear, I bet that’s traumatic, but he hardly left his bed just a few weeks ago…
I think you are okay. Horrible, horrible, but you are staying on top of things and you will be surprised how well he’ll heal. Try to find some Granulex spray. I’ve heard they’ve stopped selling it, but may be able to find some online or maybe your vet has a small stash. The Vetericyn and Granulex worked wonders with Renny years ago. The Granulex is oily and helps with necrotic tissue and keeps things softened up.
sounds like good stuff – thank you
Your gardens are so lush and beautiful!!! I’m wondering how you get in between the rows to harvest? There must be small pathways that the pictures don’t show, right? xo
Pretty pvergrown pathways- in fact wth all this rain we are getting more of the green and less of the fruit – but it all looks great
My heart hurts for both of you. The fury is that whoever did this to Wai, does not care what they have done. I wish I could help but that is not possible so all I can do is offer up intense prayer. That will continue.
me too.
That works.. thank you
He’s still fighting to live and that makes the biggest difference when things get harder. The fact that he survived the horrible first part is a testament to his spirit. The long slow painful roll of this healing must be the easier part. I can’t imagine the first days, but he did it. So. he will do this.
You are very good people Cecilia. Very good. The dailyness of care is hard to give a human. But to do it for someone who cannot communicate their status and to whom you can’t explain what you are doing and why is mentally and spiritually exhausting. But you keep doing it. For a pig you had never met before. Good People.
I agree about the happiness – often I want to hoist him up and carry ihim inside away from the flies and the barn dirt but he loves his field and he loves his corner of the barn- he is not locked in and can wander the barn at will or hang out under the tree close to Tima and Tane – I think if I isolated him in a clean area he would lose that will to live.. he is actually ding better this mornng and i am only doing essential treatments today.. thank you for your kind words.. c
It is so good to hear that “he loves his field and he loves his corner of the barn . . . and can wander the barn at will or hang out under the tree close to Tima and Tane” — each day is a blessing for him. And for all of us who are with you in your care.
yes he does – just now we went for the longest walk so far, he walks at his own speed often stopping for a while to look around – now that he can see he is much more curious.. c
Now THAT is wonderful news!: )
My stomach is strong, but I cried when I saw his wounds. My prayers are with you and Wai, and know that you are giving him much comfort and restoring his faith in people. We’re all pulling for you both!
Thank you Marcia – he is pretty rugged this week.. c
Poor poor Wai. Bastards is too nice a word for the monsters who did this to this poor little pig.
I just hope he pulls through, and I’m sure he will, he has to.
Yes – he has to – as long as his heart holds out – and he has a big heart.. c
This is so horrible. It is so great that you are doing this for him and fighting against the cruelty he experienced. I am sending positive thoughts for him.
Thank you! c
I cried too…
Sorry dont know where that lot came from …must be my anger in expletives
I fixed it for you
May I suggest that you try a good handful of Epsom Salts in warm water you use to wash wounds. It does not sting or burn at all, very soothing. I used it myself when tip of finger was accidently chopped off.. result no scars..
Yes indeed. Potassium is very important for cellular wall/skin flexibility: )
Seeing the photo makes me cry. Thank you so very much for all your care and commitment to this poor pig.
No need to thank me – i am as mystified as you. c
I am speechless with such anger mixed with tears. Thank god for people like you.
Yes – he is a wowful mess but there is healng tissue in there.. c
That actually looks pretty good. Unfortunately it’s hard to know what’s going on under the other plates.
Keep up the work and we’ll all keep up the positive energy.
Do you have a way to accept donations for his care?
Yes – under the head plate it is feels very mushy . I am afraid of what we will find under there.. I cannot hurry it though just keep it draining. There is a paypal button below the comments – scroll down into the black. Thank you!!
I wonder if you could get an irrigation syringe under the edge and get either saline or an anti biotic under the plate.
Has your vet considered culturing the smelly spots?
wow that sounds right on!
This morning I did exactly that just using an ordinary syringe – a lot flushed out – and more drained with massage of the area – that whole cap will have come off in a couple of days and then it will start to heal. Until then I have created a hole in the base of both those areas so it is gravity draining for today. He does so well letting me do all this but it is dead tissue. c
I wonder if you could find a few nursing students to come help you. And maybe a local tv station to get the story out?
Donated to Wai’s fund for my mother’s birthday- I’d loan you her but she’s in Washington state.
Thank you so much for the donation. PLus the loan of a mother sounds awfully good to this motherless woman. I am finding your comment very helpful so just jump in anytime..
I’m like you…I am furious at whoever did this to him. What a nasty cruel human being or many human beings…but you are an angel on earth. Thank heavens for you!