I want to plant flowers in front of this building come spring, based on the snow remaining I now know not to use anything which requires full sun.
Take notes now (better yet pictures) and you'll have a handy planting guide to reference.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Birds eye view
Picture of the pen from atop the barn. Including their run (almost 1,000 sq ft) the 3 pigs have a 10x12 (need to actually measure) sq ft stall.
Based on my farming methods and ethics this space is good for at most 3 pigs. I occasionaly let them out in the bigger field and would more often if the ground was frozen. Three snouts make quick work turning soil and I don't want this field turning into an extension of the pig pen.
I need to shadow a 4-Her to learn techniques on walking pigs using a cane. On my next batch of pigs (probably just a pair) ill work with them individually on walking. This way I can spot till my property while giving them exercise, access to grass, and the general pleasure of rooting.
Hog tied
The smaller male (with the 4 dots on his neck) got himself caught in a vine. It was funny in cruel kind of way.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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