Lesley Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Porky! We had sausages made from their own Gloucester Old Spot pig with new potatoes and peas followed by fresh fruit salad and cream - it was lovely. Tony is just so passionate about rare breed pigs - it is totally infectious. That was where we collected our pigs from 2 weeks ago. Today, two of the course members were collecting two little Kune Kune pigs - they were a leaving present when one of them recently left their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Isn't that just the best leaving present! Certainly beats the watch or bouquet of flowers, doesn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I'm glad the course went well! I am just about to check out the website. Even though I don't own pigs I would love to do something practical like that. How are your own piggies Lesley? ---Martin--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 They are very happy in their new paddock - we can hardly see them in the long grass. They are getting bigger by the day - we can't pick them up now and will have to start training them using boards so that we will be able to move them if we need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 How are you going to manage the pigs? Are you going to breed any more to fatten or will you just buy some more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Once we've got the hang of looking after pigs we will be breeding our own Martin. We learnt so much today - it doesn't seem so daunting now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 That's good news! I'm sure you'll find it a doddle. If you do eventually breed the pigs, which breed of pig would you breed? ---Martin--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Lesley, I liked your description of 'porky lunch'. We had a delicious breakfast at the B&B while on the rescue - the suasages and bacon were both from local, organic pigs and they were fantastically tasty - probbaly the best breakfast we have ever had I hope that your piggies taste as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Two little helpers at 7.30 this morning! Having the lawn cut A Ten Pound Dinner! (dressed weight!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 What super photos, I'm so glad everything is coming up roses, despite the rain!!! karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hia Lesley. I asked Tony to send me an information pack about pig paradise, he emailed me this afternoon and gave both you and Carly a mention. He described you as two nice people from near Stratford! I'm seriously thinking about doing a course, I love pigs and practical sorts of things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Lesley 'mowing the lawn indeed' I'll have to spend another evening looking for land again on the internet Your 'dinner' looks wonderful. I am so envious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I loved the pictures Lesley. You have so much space!!!! It looks wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I've loved reading this Lesely, it really has been a breath of fresh air today to catch up with your pig tales! Lovely photo's, but nothing like what I dreamt about - much better and far more colourful in real life I wonder where the pink cake will come in that I share with Carl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Wow Lesley, great pictures. My tummy doesn't like me eating meat but I'd bne willing to suffer for a slcie of that "dinner", it looks fantastic. Well done you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Yummy looking dinner Lesley - what was it like to eat? Carl thought they might be tough. Did the children enjoy getting wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Yummy dinner, and great to see the photos. Glad to hear the course went well. I always muddle up 1600 hrs and 6pm, but it sounded a full day anyway. Thanks for sharing it all with us, Lesley, you're making such good progress with the Plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 That is one big chicken, Lesley ! Great photos!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 I meant to say that the photo was the uncooked version - nice and yellow from all the corn! It took two and a half hours to roast - and it was superb - melted in the mouth. We did think it might be a bit chewy as it was 9 months old but it wasn't. Lauren and Jake don't mind getting wet - they're good little livestock helpers. They get kitted out in odd items of Carl's 'pig feeding clothes' - Lauren is nearly as tall as Carl now anyway! As long as they're warm, they don't mind. They splashed through all the puddles and went in with the pigs and chickens. They finished up with a treat - feeding the cats which means Mummy Cat leaves her babies so that we can see them properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I just wanted to say how much I enjoy this thread - it always cheers me up no end. I don't contribute to it often,but always check in to catch up with all the news Keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Uncooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 I just wanted to say how much I enjoy this thread - it always cheers me up no end.I don't contribute to it often,but always check in to catch up with all the news Keep it up I thought people might get bored? Please all of you - tell me if you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 ...yawn, oh no, not the farm again... Lesley, reading this topic is the highlight of my week! Please keep it going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Yes please keep this going Lesley we are all so excited for you That dinner looked superb corn fed chicken mmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Keep it going Lesley ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
