Well thats a relief! I have just sold our last 2 piglets. Now if we could only catch that little bugger who keeps escaping castration! We tried last night and failed miserably. They are just way too smart. Everyone now knows the routine and as soon as we even think about catching one of them they bolt to all points of the compass!
So far all the others have been a success, although 1 we have decided not to do because he has a hernia and if we were to castrate all kinds of goodies might fall out. So we are keeping him for monitoring for the time being.
Do you know how to catch a pig? Let me explain: Firstly you have to clear your head of all pig catching thoughts, they are telepathic and its been proven. Then to lure with food. NB: this only works once or twice if you're lucky. When the pig is enthralled in eating you grab it by a hind leg, very quickly scooping it up into your arms and run away from the mother (Beauty) as fast as you can. Its a good idea to cover the face with a cloth or something to calm the pig down. BE PREPARED FOR SQUEALING!!! Its the most high pitched, nerve wracking, spine chilling noise you will ever hear, ever! It makes your heart beat at double the speed and a cold fear run through your body. Pigs do not like being picked up! Oh and lock the dogs up first because they will interfere in the process. What you will do with the pig once you've caught it is up to you. Next week we will have to catch 7 piglets all going to loving homes and have been saved the trip to the slaughter house this time. Lucky pigs!
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