Tuesday 4 May 2010
Grampa Visits and We Move the Pigs!
Mother, wife, sister, friend. This is our second year on the farm, a dream we've had since we were first married. We unschool, AP parent, and grow our own food (or try to).
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The pics were taken with my phone since Danelle's camera is broken. Not shown are two shelters currently in place - one made from cattle panels and a tarp, and one made from plywood for them to use as shade and storm protection. We've also ordered an 8x14 metal hoop style building for them to use which should be here in a few weeks. The pasture itself is approx 1 Acre (it's 210x210) and it will be home this year to these 10 pigs and another 10 coming later this month.
ReplyDeleteAdditionaly, I finally feel good about where we are keeping the pigs - last year the pen we had was ok for four (it was about 75x75), but this area really feels like they have room to be pigs in. To get a feel for the size of the space, the pigs are actually by the back of the fence in the first picture, but they are way at the back by the fence. What you see in that picture is about half of their space. In future years we'll be rotating them with hay, sheep, and hopefully 2 milk cows with their calves. Also, If you've read this far, don't forget we still have a few pigs left for late 2010 delivery to your freezer!
ReplyDeleteHi MP and Chad. I found your blog through the Simple Green blog and it's been fun reading your farm adventures. Although I really noticed the difference when FB stole your attention/time (but I hate FB and am pro-blogs so might be prejudiced).
ReplyDeleteIf you're interested in reading more about Berkshire pigs check out the Musings from a Stonehead blog in Scotland.
Keep on with the pics, please, and thanks for sharing your blog.