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Barnyard Buddies:  Bitsy's Babies  |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 26 2015 : 3:03:57 PM
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It has been a long time since I posted! In June we added another Heritage Hog to our gang, Bitsy,a Red Wattle Hog.Her registered name is Big Red of Cheddar Creek but we liked Bitsy and she took to it right away:) She is also an endangered Hog breed. When we got her she was already bred and a week ago Wednesday she farrowed and gave us 10 babies:) Five boys and five girls:)
We are going to keep one for breeding and it just happens to be number 8 who crawled into my lap and took a nap after being born. I named her Crumpet:)
Here are some pics.
A day before farrowing:
Bitsy and babies:)
Our girl Cookie stayed in the shelter the whole time and was so good! When the little ones strayed away from mama, Cookie nudged them back:)
Michael and Crumpet, he is such a softy and keeps a radio in the farrowing shelter (which he calls the nursery:)) and plays classical music for them:)
Me and Crumpet:)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3110 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2015 : 7:08:39 PM
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Looks like Crumpet's getting spoiled already :) Do Bitsy and Cookie always get along like that? Our cows don't like any other animals around their babies. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I think piglets are SO cute!!!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4743 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2015 : 7:23:21 PM
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Congratulations! I love the pictures. My late grandfather was a hog farmer and these pictures bring back my memories of him.
Thank you,
Dawn in IL |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4241 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4241 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2015 : 04:38:50 AM
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Good luck with the babies!! they are so cute.
Farming in WI
Michele |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2015 : 10:38:50 PM
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Heather, Bitsy trusts us and I think that has alot to do with it, in addition to Cookie's demeanor. We try to spend as much time as we can with our pigs so they are more docile and trusting (I'm sure that you are that way with your cows:)) And when hogs farrow they sort of fall into a 'trance' so maybe that's why too! And yes, Crumpet is already spoiled:)
Dawn, thank you!!! I'm glad that you were reminded of your grandfather. Pigs really are alot of fun and act so much like dogs:)
Thank you Michele!!! They are all doing great and eating solid food in addition to nursing:) Not to mention exploring!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 30 2015 : 11:10:15 AM
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What sweet pictures, Sharon. Classical music, my kind of music!!!!! Bitsy looks like a good Mom.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Sep 30 2015 : 3:57:28 PM
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Awww... One big, happy family! :) Thanks for sharing... and the smiles! ;) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
www.papercraftingwithnini.ctmh.com
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Oct 01 2015 : 1:03:24 PM
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anything you can teach a dog, you can teach a pig 5 times faster, and once they learn, they never forget...love pigs...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2015 : 7:44:10 PM
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Thank you Marly!!! Bitsy is a good mom:)
Nini, they are really so much fun!!!
Tina, it is amazing how smart they are! I love pigs too!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2015 : 04:55:14 AM
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So precious! And they will be so cultured with the classical music! I think that's what the expression " hog heaven" means!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2015 : 6:31:59 PM
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Oh, I love sweet little piglet pics! Makes my day! I always so like hearing updates on your farm and your animals.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2015 : 10:39:10 AM
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Sharon, what cute little piglets! I just love pigs. hehehe You need to keep us posted with pics! I would love to see them as they get bigger. 
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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