And cold. This morning it is clear and cold. I am not going to start chores too early because all the animals will be staying still and curled up in their warm straw sleeping in. 
Today I will separate Molly and her piglets. I have left it as long as I can but today will be the day. Once she is gone I can reconfigure their pen into a much better sleeping area.
The wind yesterday was shocking – cold, wild and whipping strong. My lips are chapped and my face scoured. I even shut the North doors of the barn. It was a shock to the system.
This morning though the air is silent. Frozen into submission.
Our John said he read somewhere that this winter will be warmer but I fear this trend towards extremes. I think it will be everything. And huge fluctuations in temperature are hard on the animals. We had a mild summer though, out here on the plains. And of course the weather is anyone’s guess. But I fear the coming winter season.
We don’t have enough firewood or enough straw. I need to turn my attention to these things.
But today will be sunny. And tomorrow Piglet will be three weeks old which means I can drop his 2am feed. And we will both sleep through the night – that will be nice.
It is so hard to get a good photo of Piglet. He is watching for me all the time.
I hope you have a lovely day.
Celi
WEATHER: Cold and clear.
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I thought of you today when I was in the supermarket and saw folk buying lots of pumpkins….they’d be so good for your animals!
Love the photo of PooPiglet. The comment by Patrecia (with an E), “PooPiglet – Peeping”, is the perfect caption for the photo and I think it would make a fantastic Christmas/holiday card.
That is one spoiled and cute piglet smiling from the covers! I can just see this huge pig following you everywhere…*smiles*
awwww once again! The instagram video is so dear! Thanks!
Piglet almost looks like a puppy peeking from his warm nest. Smoky was not pleased with the cold and wind, he’s had his 15th birthday (October 4), but won’t wear a sweater, so the necessary trips outside are brief. He is a good boy and doesn’t insist on marking every odd blade of grass and he poohs in the pooper scoop most of the time. He was very happy to come in and go back to his favorite corner against the baseboard heat.
Glad Piglet is doing well. It’s still sunny and mild here in the north of England but they are saying the cold will reach us by the weekend with snow on high ground. Winter is definitely on its way!
Now that’s a cute pig in a blanket. This time of year showcases the textures in photos doesn’t it. Enjoy the sun! (We’re having about 1-2 days of sun and the rest drizzle, but the temps are much cooler. Neighborhood dogs are thrilled and recharged with energy after all the heat. Like you, I think this winter will have a little of everything..)
JT read the winter will be much harder, snowier and colder. Hope your John is right! Love the pic of the rooster. Piglet is adorable.
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Ow sorry to hear it’s cold. We have had such mild weather lately. Your photos are wonderful btw, what camera are you using?