06/06/2026
Bye bye boys…The piggies left us a couple of weeks ago to go back to the farm for some fresh grass. What a beautiful experience it was with them, so many memories for us and the kids and what an incredible job they have done cultivating our bottom field.
We unfortunately found some Himalayan Balsam in there and wanted to stop it spreading further. It’s a tricky bit of land that had wind blown willow and is super steep. Last year we had the willow felled and then Colin and Flora suggested we take the pigs to do the rest. They have not only done the job and have avoided the use of machinery but have also given us so much joy. The last 2 photos show the difference in the land after the pigs have cleared it.
It’s been a privilege caring for these creatures for a while at least 🐷
Photo 1 loaded up and ready to go onto fresh grass
Photo 2 mucky powerful snout
Photo 3 lots of mucky powerful snouts
Photo 4 making their first bed at croftness
Photo 5 cuddles
Photo 5 sunny snoozes
Photo 6 sleepy boys
Photo 7 before
Photo 8 after