Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Waiting on piglets

It seems like the story of our lives is waiting on piglets. Piglets are so cute to watch frolicking around. We never tire of seeing them or holding them in our hands when they are born. We are currently waiting for 2 litters in June and one in August. I believe we have a 4th litter due as well but I am not sure of a due date.
We are also waiting for the arrival of Copper. Copper is a Tutaki boar line that we are acquiring from Susan Drake at Hart's Cove Farms in New York. After speaking with Susan yesterday, we are looking at a shipping date around the 7th of June.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Cold,wet, spring in Idaho

Well it has been a cold and wet spring here in Idaho. We do have 70 degree weather forecasted for this week! The pasture is growing and looks nice. The trees have not leafed out yet, but hopefully with the warmer weather will soon. The American Kunekune Breeders Association Conference that was scheduled to be held at the World Pork Expo has been canceled. The Conference has been rescheduled for August 26th and 27th at Black Valley Farm in Everett, PA. Brian and Alana Schoffstall will be hosting the event at their farm in conjunction with Pennsylvania Association for Substainable Agriculture. This event will be geared towards substainable agriculture as well as raising kunekune pigs. Registration is required for the event. For information please contact Lori Enright at American kunekune breeders association website at
http://sites.google.com/site/americankunekunebreeders/Home/history-of-kunekune-pigs-in-america/request-forms-for-akba-registry/frequently-asked-questions