Luvmypets Journal: A New Season

[luvmypets]

I actually got the chicks friday but my phone died so I didnt get any pictures. Enjoy these pics

 

[Bruce]

Toaster Strudel?? You come up with some interesting names. Please don't put that chick in the toaster!

 

[CntryBoy777]

That was a really good idea, taking their pics amongst the sunflowers....so Cute!!
Bruce....you so Crazy!!....

 

[Bruce]

Well what ELSE would one do with a toaster strudel?? Not that I've ever had one but I would guess they are like Pop Tarts, only they taste good(??).

 

[luvmypets]

Alrighty the pigs are all set up for the butchers we just need to figure out transportation. Im quite excited, however we will only be getting about 5% of the meat from each pig. The butcher we found has worked with Mangalitsa and the slaughterhouse is USDA approved so our pork can be sold to restuarants and chefs. Also normally this butcher buys the whole animal but my dad explained how me and my brother have been taking care of these pigs and how a certain one has bitten me more than once so i will be getting my revenge . Priscilla will be so happy when she doesnt have to fight with the boys for her dinner. Also the breeder has a litter coming in OCT so Im pretty sure we will be getting a boar. One thing I learned is the mangalitsas have a very short gestation. The breeder says its 3 months 3 days on the dot. She is such a sweet pig Im just so excited for her to be a mama.

ETA: picture of kevin when he escaped the other day. He is just huge, I would say he is at least 400lbs

 

[Bruce]

That is a lot of bacon!

 

[luvmypets]

We are finishing the hogs with acorns as it is said to give an incredible flavor. I collected about five lbs of acorns from the back of our property yesterday. I brought ras with me and he behaved himself. The chicks are growing well and one of our SilkieX hens has adopted them.

Video of the chicks
https://instagram.com/p/BZTPN6tHsJi/

We also had a beautiful sunset last night

 

[CntryBoy777]

They are so Cute....just love baby animals....

 

[Bruce]

Raising babies mid moult!

 

[luvmypets]

Hi everyone, wow has it really been a month?! I suppose with everything going on at school and nothing at the farm changing there hasnt been anything to update. My chicks have turned into 5 lovely pullets and one surprise rooster who I have dubbed Roberto. The pigs havent met their end yet as we are still trying to find the right buyer but we have hopes with a chef my dad met over the weekend. The sheep are big fluffy chunks, and the lambs are so big now. Ras is still my boy, I take him for walks in the big field where he trots along side me. I love all my animals but I have such a deep bond with him that I feel in my heart and soul. It may sound silly but its just something I feel with him. I had some friends come over a few weeks ago and the one was so reserved at first but by the end he was parading around with the feed scoop with all the sheep following him. Our chicken count is lower than ever thanks to 4 or so of the hens going into the pig pen . As for me, I have been doing very well academically and right now Im headed to the National FFA convention. We still have a long way to go but I will definitly send pictures, I plan to buy Ras a new lead


Roberto

The hogs

My Razzle

Also I am unsure if I ever said anything but my mom ended up adopting my grandmas dog Duffy. It was a rough start but the little guy has stolen all of our hearts. He had a lot of behavioral issues which have improved greatly and he is now a big snuggle bug.