Cate in NZ Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 What gorgeous piggies Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I wondered what the "news soon " was form your PM - looked at your signature, and had a feeling it would be piggies. . They are fab Lesley - I like the littler spotty one too. Look like a right bunch of characters though .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Lovely piggies lesley.............I can see why you fell for the little spotty one....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 The spotty one is lovely Lesley BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 The large white ones will get very big Lesley Dead cute though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 We only went for 6.... but how could anyone leave that little one behind!! They would have had problems in homing her with the others who have just been weaned as they are all twice her size. We've never had a runt before - we'll just see how she gets on. They will all go off to the abattoir before the clocks change in late October - it's not much fun keeping pigs after that. These piggies are all spoken for - some to forum members - as half pigs. As most of us like to name animals, even knowing their ultimate destination ( ) then these are going to have some very unusual double-barrelled names Somebody...... who shall remain nameless (for a while ) has called hers Maureen, and another has called hers George....... Teletubbies - that's what I always describe myself as in a beekeeping suit! Martin has now joined the ranks and yesterday was the final part of the Stratford Beekeeprs course - an afternoon at the apiary. Rain was forecast all day for our area, but the weather was glorious all morning. We only just made it to the woods on time due to collecting the pigs after we'd planted potatoes ( - well, you can't miss weather like that!) We waited in the sunshine for any stragglers and then, all wearing our beesuits, we set off............. and the heavens opened Thunder , lightening, heavy rain....... the full works We were like drowned......Teletubbies I'd almost dried when it was time to go back to the cars.... and the heavens opened again We drove home, got changed and went to settle the pigs into their new home as we'd left them in the trailer with water..... There had only been a couple of showers at home according to my son and his girlfriend who had been looking after Jazz. We all went out and.......... the heavens opened.... thunder/lightening/heavy rain The pigs had a great time exploring, despite the rain. They had all been in and out of the arks but when Carl went to check later on, they'd all decided to sleep under the shelter Carl wanted to move them - 7 squealing pigs at 10pm?....... I didn't think so! They are all well this morning - we'll try to tempt them into the ark tonight at dusk - we'll scatter feed in there and hope they then stay in for the night. edit: PS - just seen you post Louise........ the pink ones will be first off to the abattoir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Can't wait to see them Lesley ... that spotty one is just asking for a cuddle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 You will be astounded at how quickly the large white grows Lesley it is phenomenal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I'd better get up theer and cuddle them before they're bigger than me then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Very cute and cuddle worthy piggies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Do any of them have little wings growing Lesley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi Lesley, Had a few days away from the forum, been a bit busy so just caught up with this thread. Supposed to be doing on line returns instead of reading this!! AWWWW! AWWWW!! AWWWWW!! How exiting. So pleased you got your piggies. They are just lovley! Hope you are enjoying them. Keep us posted on their progress. Ours are twice the size they were and are getting used to being tickled. They love a good scratch now and go all gooey and fall over if you scratch them for a bit. Persevere with touching them. They may well not be very keen to start with but they will get used to you and then it makes things easyer if you need to touch them for any reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 TWO YEARS TODAY!!!!! It is two years since we moved into the farm!!!! - I can't believe that it is that long It still feels like it was yesterday that we were struggling to sort out a bridging loan.... and wondering if we would ever make it...... .... and then sometimes, it feels as if we've been here forever........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I can't believe it either Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Congratulations on your 2 year good life anniversary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Good grief, Lesley! Is it really 2 years . Congratulations - fabulous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Congratulations! You have achieved an amazing amount in two years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Was about to say the same Snowy Congratulations Lesley and Carl. Well done to both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 OMG 2 years - where did that go Congrats - still very in awe of all your achievements, as you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 2 years wow doesn't time fly....... CONGRATULATIONS....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Congratulations Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Great news Lesley - hasnt it flown by?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Many congratulations Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Lesley, that's unbelievable! You have achieved so much: Its almost enough for a whole lifetime! Congratulations, and here's to the next two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
