Tag: hereford pigs
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HOG FIGHTS
I have shifted Molly out of the back field. Poppy just would not let Molly settle in the field down the back. Molly often had scratch marks and bloody noses from getting into battles with Poppy. These are two big sows so when Poppy goes for Molly it is terrifying.
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SATURDAY
Morning. Dark. Wintry Mix. I hate the wintry mix because it often results in Ice. And I hate ICE.
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WHEN PIGLET SLEEPS
Piglet is indefatigable and when he finally lays down to sleep at the end of the day Boo and I literally sigh with relief. He is worse than a toddler.
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SHIFTING
To move a mob of pigs takes a lot of preparation. (Unlike a break-out that takes no preparation at all). The Six had finished their smaller sunflower field and were ready to take on the big one. I had been holding off while the biggest and latest sunflower field reached maturity. I want these pigs…
The Kitchen's Garden 