Firstly, thank you so much for your incredible outpouring of support yesterday. It means so much to me to hear such care from so many of you.
For the moment I will stay public and if I do take the blog private I will come back to yesterday’s comments and send a note to each one of you. Thank you all. 
And now to the normal chat of the day!
Jude the little rescue piglet is being a bit naughty- I have to be careful that his behavior now will be appropriate for a two hundred pound pig when he is grown so jumping on people and biting at dangling hands, etc has to stop. I think that most of the problem is lack of parental piggie company.
So I have created a little door that allows him to visit Tima and Tane and Wai but still return to his warm light whenever he chooses. I spent a good part of yesterday blocking holes from the field to the outside world to ensure he is safe while still allowing the ducks to come and go. It is taking a bit of sorting out. We don’t want Tima getting out either. But the more time Jude spends with the other pigs, who will discipline him, the better.
He is spoilt!
I go away to California for a Christmas in a week so I need to have it sorted by then. 
Tane’s back problem was very bad yesterday and I was in tears with the realization that he might not last the winter. He is so crippled. Not eating properly and he seemed unable to swallow. Then in the afternoon he chased me around the field, running on all four hooves like a trotter and ate a huge dinner. So, I don’t know.
I have got another batch of his pain medicine from the vet and we have nice mild temperatures ahead as far as I can see so that will help. His back problem comes and goes. Poor chap.
The three Grouchy pigs have a bed full of rags that they burrow under and Wai came out with this on his back yesterday. 
He is so overweight but only ever eats a small ration – my theory is that his burns went so deep that they have compromised his system. Some areas of his body have no fat at all but his jowls ( that were not as badly burned) seem to collect all the fatty deposits.
However he is happy and quick on his feet and such a friendly fellow with visitors and looks almost festive in his little girls dress up coat. 
Manu continues to improve which is good but time will tell if his penis is permanently damaged.
When I let the dogs out earlier it was still raining so this mornings chores will be pretty messy.
I hope you have a good day and once again – thank you for yesterday.
Celi
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The Kitchen's Garden 
45 responses to “CHECKS AND BALANCES”
hopefully Jude’s time with the others will teach him a little more decorum. So glad the blog is staying public- this site brings a little light in every day. Stay strong.
What a great pic of the farmy’s two miracle piggies chatting to each other. Yay, your countdown to Xmas with your family has begun, Hope the days fly by whilst you get all your preparations done. Laura
You do what you have to do…..we will all follow you.
You do what is good for YOU……we will all follow.
I hope today feels a little brighter and lighter. I was behind in my reading so I only read yesterday’s post this morning. Then I was ranting and left my comment!
Wai must think he still needs to be protected from the sun. Lol. I just read yesterday’s blog. I am so sorry and, honestly, shocked. Their only intent is to disrupt with no intention of “following” you or learn, or contribute. Just disrupt. Whatever you decide, I am with you. Your blog is so rich with “life”. Hugs to you.
Wai looks like he is Royalty out for a stroll! Glad you are trying to get Jude in with the adult piggies, he definitely needs to learn his manners. Oh my, he still looks so small, framed against the chickens like that. Good luck on getting ready for your trip to California!
You know exactly what is going on with Jude. I had the same issue with the deer clobbering me with hooves in play or for attention. In the wild, the mother clubs them back and doesn’t put up with that kind of silliness or bad habit. You will have to get in sync with your inner mother pig and help him understand it’s not cool to jump and nip!!
You know I love Tane. It breaks my heart to know he has this kind of pain. Just as I was feeling a bit sad about Tane, you had that hilarious photo of Wai with a girly coat on. Thank you for making my morning coffee such a delight.
Wai is so festive! His weight is amazing to see in those pictures though.
I meant to comment yesterday and then didn’t get back to it! I love your blog, read it every day and think your work is so important. IMO, some folks do not understand farming, and the difference between livestock and pets. I think you do a fantastic job! and do as you see fit with the blog, no need to let the negativity weigh on you. I love the red coat on Wai! so funny.
We faithful readers love you Celi & your beautifully written blog & all the colorful & endearing characters of the Farmy. Today’s words & pictures express the reasons why. Bah humbug to all bullies & trolls & dirty rats. Up with contented creatures in gay apparel.
Never know if my comments go through on your blog site but if you go private please include me – you and your farm menagerie are part of my family. I agree with you on the way the US is going right now and have so much sympathy for all our immigrants.I talk about your farm to my friends as if you were my neighbor!
Three grouchy pigs…love it 😄
Me too!: )
Poor ole Wai, I’m thinking that he will always be a bit ‘portly’ shall we say. Seems as though he has come a long way assimilating to the farmy and the other animals, and visitors too. He is a real cutie, especially when he dresses up! 🙂
jmcheney says it all and perfectly.
Hark, we’ve heralded. We know who the angels are.
Nice one Philosopher!