Just one small example of the hazards we face when delivering our young gilts (and occasionally hogs) to new custodians. We question closely the conditions the pigs are going to be living in but rarely give too much thought to access - except to be assured by the custodians that it is 'accessible'. And we have come across some pretty tricky situations. Backs of gardens are where the pigs tend to go. Reasonable enough. When they are small! The real problems usually come when they are full grown and we have to fetch them back..... However, we cross that bridge later. Today's delivery was quite typical. Up the drive to the house, veer right, through the gate, across the field, turn left through that narrow gateway and immediate right down to the bottom of the next paddock. Lovely in spring. We'll find out what it's like in winter when we go to collect the pigs. We've collected full grown gilts from the back of very ornamental gardens (Where we literally took them back up the garden path); from the centre of dog breeding and showing premises; a thriving holiday home business; a stately home 'open to the public'...... all present their own challenges.
Today's challenges were easily overcome and the three girls - Cider, Rosie and Laurie - were soon esconced in their palatial premises and happily trotting around visiting each corner in turn. They are very fortunate in having a very large grassy pen, a very commodious cosey ark and a footpath running alongside to ensure a steady supply of admirers. I can't help thinking they will have a very contented life with their new custodians --- they even have two springer spaniels - Pongo and Doodle - to make them feel really at home. What more could a young pig wish for?
What?
Yes of course they will get food too.
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