How did all this time escape me?!?! Out little pigs we got in November are now ready for market. They are all between 250-300 lbs. I have direct marketed them all in half or whole shares and they went quickly! So excited and happy about that. These pigs have been in deep, dry bedding all winter, fed non-GMO feed, a daily ration of apples, pumpkins and food scraps for treats, and pet and massaged daily. I’m sad to see them go, but excited to see their carcass and eventually taste their meat.
I am holding back 3 gilts to try to breed on my own next month. Hopefully I’ve chosen 3 with strong genetics. We will see how that process goes…
Category: Animals on the Farm
Blue Blue
We had to put our Blue down today. His fracture at his elbow was too severe and his quality of life would suffer if we tried to cast it. My advice, never put a wether in with a ram during breeding season. I’ve learned that lesson first hand in the most difficult way. Pure guilt.
I’m sorry, Blue. I’m so sorry.