We had a new litter of Saddleback piglets yesterday evening. Ten born and they seem to be doing well. In the photo below you can make out a straw barrier mum had built to keep her babies close. Picture was taken when they are about one hour old. One of the piglets already took advantage of the upper deck.
So cute when they are so tiny. Where we lived in Suffolk we drove past piggeries and it was interesting to see their growth over the weeks.
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DeleteHow clever to build a little straw bolster for her piglets! Glad they are all doing well.
ReplyDeleteWe are always impressed with the sows' instinctive maternalism.
DeleteBeautiful new life, hope in a dark month
ReplyDeleteYes, it did brighten up the day!
DeleteWhat a happy picture! I love the little one getting ahead of the others already.
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