Author Kate

We have a litter of piglets for sale, ready to go any time now. Great meat pigs, growing fast. $70/piglet. Electric fence trained. Friendly. Cold hardy. Iron shots and cut. Call or email with interest.

A new sow joined the herd today. Rosie came to us from Washington, VT where she recently weaned a litter. She is an Old spot-Tamworth cross, and looks a lot like Purdy.  She is currently getting to know Hershel and… Continue Reading →

It’s been an interesting couple of days at Sweet Bear Farm. First we had inches of rain just a few days after we had already had inches of rain. Our previously dry pastures and barn yard were a few steps… Continue Reading →

Still going!! 16 and counting! Update: 16 total. Purdy was a total champ. 

We’ve been watching Purdy closely, but no nesting behavior yet. Eleanor is very diligent in checking on her. We’ve seen some discharge and expressible milk, so theoretically, she should start nesting any time and we’ll have piglets!

Purdy is due any day now. Eleanor has been checking regularly for fetal movement, and giving Purdy some good rub downs. 

We were hoping for earlier fall piglets, but nature doesn’t listen to requests and Hershel took his time getting the girls pregnant. We’re expecting litters from Purdy and Ruby. Just like in the spring, Purdy is due first. We feel… Continue Reading →

Six more chickens came to Sweet Bear Farm today from our friends at Cedar Circle  Farm in Thetford. They came to love with us after the other hens in their flock had an unfortunate incident with a Fischer. So far,… Continue Reading →

Eleanor is a very curious young lady, and she likes to do whatever mom and dad are doing. In order to facilitate this, and prepare her to work so we can have a break, we’ve been finding Eleanor-sized equipment.  We… Continue Reading →