Pigs

Yesterday Maple Lane Farms came and took our 3 pigs to be processed. The guy that came asked if we had help to get them onto the livestock trailer. I told him no it was just me. This is my 1st time raising meat animals so I didn't realize I should have a crew to get the pigs to go onto the trailer. I asked him if we could get a rope on them if that would work. He had said no. I had a horse leash and was able to rope all 3 myself and get them onto the trailer. He was a little impressed and said that was a 1st for him.

I am emailing my resale certificate to them so I'm able to sell some of the pork. We can't get bacon because the meat is lean. I will be able to render my own lard for the 1st time as well. I'm looking forward to that!!

We are getting 8 ducks this week. They are teenagers and hopefully this winter the mink doesn't come back!!

We had a baby shower for my oldest son and his wife this weekend. My grandmother made a beautiful quilt for my grandson. My mom and grandmother came. I can't wait to be able to get a 5 generation photo.

My garden will be tilled this week then I can plant it this weekend. I also want to till a new spot for my pumpkin patch. I'm looking forward to having a garden again this year.

I was able to sell one of my baby goats but still have 3 for sale.  The youngest baby is going to be small like her mom. She half fainting goat half Nogerian Dwarf.