Saturday, February 11, 2012

Educational Snow

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.


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.


Too friendly

On his way for some super scratching.


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.


A pit and her pigs


Sliver of sun