Quick Post: "Momma Pig" finnaly had her babies! She decided not to have them in the "Port-a-Hut" which I had set up for her, but instead she decided to go "All-Natural" and built her own nest out of sticks and grass, in a shady spot underneath a small tree. Out of 11 born, all 11 survived, which as any pig-farmer will tell you is quite an accomplishment, especially for a first time mother. As Jerry, my old boss, and pig-farmer said: "She's a keeper!" In the picture of her here the babies are only a couple days old, but they were born on July 12th, so are quite a bit bigger now. "Momma pig" got recognition for her mothering skills in the Stanwood/Camano "fair magazine" including a wonderful picture of Mom with her piglets, and praise for her decision to raise the pigs naturally. I will post more about the subject of the baby pigs, the lavender harvest, the upcoming Aronia Berry harvest among other goings-on at Hidden Island Farms. Until then, Happy Farming! My help just arrived to go pick up those last bales of hay!
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