Boy hogs napping together, Richens and Bacon a.k.a. "Grumpy"
Girls, Hamela and Snorky
We welcome to our wee farm four American Mulefoot Hogs, Richens, Bacon, Hamela and Snorky. Mulefoot hogs are the rarest hogs in America with about 2,000 registered hogs. They are known as a premium ham hog. They are grazing, pasture pigs. While they still root, they seem to go down about only 2-6 inches compared the to 1-2 ft of other hogs. These hogs are the only breed of swine indigenous to the United States. They get their name from their mule-like hoof. We are wondering if we can share the meat with any Jewish friends?
The shelters were made from the metal roofing that a friend gave us. It is mobile, enabling us to move them if needed. Making their pens was the first time I had ever worked with hog panels and gates. Of course, Dan the Man did most of the labor. He is such a hard worker. Hopefully our children will pick that up from their father.
These guys are so ugly they are adorable. Their squeals and grunts make me smile. Raising hogs will be a new adventure for us. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable adventure. If not, then we invite you all up for a BBQ.
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You amaze me! Thanks for including that close up photo of the hoof. That was a very interesting detail. I think that you are living the life I wished that I had lived once upon a time:)
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