The pigs have, as you can see, enjoyed their life up until now. However, now that the autumn seems to have been and gone and it has been below zero for extended periods, caring for them has become more difficult.
Last week we had a lot of heavy rain leaving the whole of the pigs area a little of a mud bath and today it has not risen above freezing once, making the use of the hose pipe for water impossible.
The pigs seem to be comfortable and warm enough in their house with deep straw bedding, but there food intake is around 10 Kilos every day.
All in all it is time, so after some debate and waiting to find out about work travels, the slaughter date is set for Wednesday week, 2nd November. As long as the weather doesn't take another turn for the worst, we should manage to keep them outside for the last few days. Lots of planning to do then in the next week then.
1 comment:
Aah, farewell Pinky & Perky, whimsical creatures, we hardly knew you . .
Post a Comment