Help!

When you’re only 12 weeks old and challenged in the leg department, then deep snow can pose a problem when there are places to go and things to do. Our four Berkshire weaners, including our two pedigree piglets Gus and Daphne, were quick to squeal for help when they got stuck in the snow.

Blink, and you’d have missed it

I know I often rave about our sunsets, but this one is really special. I was feeding the pigs—fortunately with the camera in my pocket—when I saw this sunset as it evolved. I dropped the pig feed bucket and ran for the top of the hill, which wasn’t easy in 12 inches of snow over six inches of mud. As I ran, I pulled my gloves off, turned the camera on, waited for the cold batteries to warm up enough to operate the camera and caught this moment with about two seconds to spare. I love having our own hill with vistas like this. (Click through for the large version.)