After Thursday’s great escape, new pig pasture moved to the top of the priority list. In spite of the heat Ken went to work. Friday morning Ken first moved the troughs, so the pigs and Oscar knew where to go. Then I showed up and Ken opened the gate. The pigs meandered and two headed into the new spot. One over shot the fence, so Ken and Oscar herded him around and …
Once you get animals you have fences to maintain. Here we have pigs. Ken moves them frequently so they have new ground to dig, they get exercise and are not bored. This year part of the rotation was to have them dig up the turkey yard. They did a great job and Ken has intended to move them, but weeds, transplanting, appointments and such got priority. Today Ken left for an appointment – even …
Ken has had bees for years. At first having bees was fairly easy – hive checks, routine maintenance, taking off honey, preparing for winter , and such. Then he started losing bees, and it has been a struggle to maintain a healthy hive. Large honey producers ship hives south and west for the winter. People are paid to pollinate crops like almonds in California. Many bees in one location …
