It's coming soon. This weekend, our first hog will be meeting his ultimate demise. He's quite a bit bigger than he was when he was just a little shoat. The pictures d he gravity of slaughtering animals. (Check out the first conversation here.) On how sadness is appropriate. On how tears are justified. We spoke … Continue reading Slaughter Draweth Nigh
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My Spoiled Pig
So recently, we've discovered that Malcolm is picky. Yes, I know. It completely defies everything you thought you knew about pigs. It's true, though. You see, Malcolm will step right over a pile of dried corn to eat a handful of fresh grass from my daughter. He will root through an entire bucket of scraps … Continue reading My Spoiled Pig
The Adventures of Malcolm T. Porkchop
This is Malcolm. He's important, because he is the first animal to make our farm "work." We procured 13+ acres in rural Northeast Texas back in June, and Mr. Malcolm T. Porkchop is our first farm animal here. He has some important jobs. His first job is to be a happy pig. My daughters were … Continue reading The Adventures of Malcolm T. Porkchop
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