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Eleanor had visitors yesterday. One of my very best friends came over with her 2 children to see the farm. Her 1 year wasn’t terribly impressed, he just wanted more puffs… Her 5 year old, who had never touched a… Continue Reading →

Ruby delivered her litter today, after 14.5 hours of nesting and 3 days late. She picked the one time when we all needed to be away from the farm. Jeremiah sacrificed attending Eleanor’s 2-year well child visit to attend the… Continue Reading →

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 →