-
Hugging Corners
Under the stern eye of Egoli, Poppy’s Nine entered their second whole day. The winds were fierce yesterday and it was hot but deep in the barn the piglets home was quiet and peaceful. Poppy had food and water so there was little need of me, but just once I opened the big door for…
-
A Good Mum
The Poppy’s Nine (one day old piglets) are proceeding splendidly. Their first day in the world was spent sleeping and drinking. They seldom leave the warm belly of their mother on this first day. So tiny they need constant food. So they drink and sleep and drink some more. All was going perfectly to plan But…
-
Nine Bouncing Baby Piglets
After the longest labour I have experienced with a sow (five hours) Poppy gave birth to her sixth piglet. After an hour of cycling them in and out of their box having a good drink so there were at least three on her at one time, I decided that she must be finished. It was almost…
-
Long Light
I went out into the evening for these pictures last night. As the long light slanted in, the sun dropping low, it’s rays whispering in under the hood of my lens. My friend came yesterday and we spent two hours trimming Tima’s (the kunekune sow’s) hooves. Most of this time was spent gently talking her into laying down…
-
Greens in the sun
Poppy spent most of the day laying out in the field enjoying the sun. Sheila spent most of the day laying out in another field enjoying the sun. And so did Molly, and Tima and Tane. And all the cows. And my bed of greens lay about in the garden enjoying the sun. The greens are…
The Kitchen's Garden 