New pig digs

We try to move the critters to make the most of our pasture resources and to spread the fertilizer around.  We usually move the poultry around weekly.  Now the pigs are part of the weekly rotation.  Here are the pigs in their new location (digs).

 

Pig Digs 1

The pigs in their new location.

The plan is to move the pen one square at a time and let them dig up the garden and fertilize it at the same time.  In this section I had planted mangrel beets and turnips.  They did not turn out very well due to the heat, but there are still a few in there to keep the pigs busy.

You can see on the outside of the pen the old location.  They have already trampled it down (and dug it up) quite a bit.

As soon as we got them settled in the new location they began rooting around and snacking on the vegetation.  This is exactly what I had hoped they would  do.  Eventually when they finish the garden I hope to put them out to pasture.  Pigs will actually free range like chickens and eat grass.  See this site for more info:  Sugar Mountain Farm

 

Pig Digs 2

The pigs enjoying all the yummy stuff in their new spot

Well, that’s all for now. See ya.

* Fixed the link to Sugar Mountain Farm 🙂

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