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One of the bonhams is very inquisitive and always on the look out for more food.
Two of the sows and the boar Elvis Pigsley. He doesn't allow Hoovers or hair dryers in his humble abode. Can't say I blame him.
Barley with her four piglets. We have and electric red lamp to keep them warm.
They will all be back in the field when the weather improves and the grass starts growing again.
Anyone else keep pigs or thinking of getting some?
Nice healthy looking pigs, Dave. I don't think I will be getting any for myself. I prefer to just pop down to the butcher shop for my bacon and sausages.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat home raised meat JayCee. I use to get sent to the butchers for a yard of tripe, half a fresh egg and a sheeps head with the legs left on.
ReplyDeleteLove the inquisitive pig. They are very clever creatures.
ReplyDeleteVery clever and great characters Tigger's Mum.
DeleteI'd prefer pigs to chickens but a farm is not on my bucket list. We got some excellent pork chops and bratwurst from our favourite s/market a few days ago. They were great on the bbq
ReplyDeleteLots of people in England use to keep pigs in their backyards in towns and cities Linda. I wish we could have a barbecue right now.
DeleteA porcophile is someone who loves pigs but I hope that your love for them is purely platonic Dave.
ReplyDeleteWe sell some and eat some YP. They're great for clearing land and maturing it
ReplyDeleteManuring it even. I have even seen them roaming free along country lanes in the New Forest.
ReplyDeleteThe Incredible String Band recorded a song about a pig called Big Ted. As I recall, one of the verses went like this...
DeleteThe sows are busy with the piglets fine
I'd put them in the forest now if they were mine
Cause I know they like acorns and I don't like bacon
I do not know that song YP. I will give it a listen. Thanks.
DeleteI have no need to be keeping pigs when I can come here and see yours. Is a group of pigs called a herd? Or something else?
ReplyDeleteA Drift or A Drove River.
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