Emily has never been very interested in farming so when she began asking for pigs we were hesitant in fear that she wouldn’t commit to caring for them in the manner in which they deserved.
She asked for months for us to get her pigs, we finally gave in but only with the understanding that they would one day become bacon and pork chops. My husband and I very vividly remember the challenges we faced the very first time we attempted to raise pigs when we first moved to Mississippi. We knew it wouldn’t be easy to keep them happy and content in their housing. And I knew I wasn’t up to chasing pigs again!
When we finally gave in, she agreed that one day her beloved pigs could end up in the freezer. My husband and I decided that raising pigs may not be such a bad idea after all. You see we haven’t had a tractor in quite sometime and we have a lot of land that we would love to have cleared so we thought these little pigs just might be what we need to get some land cleared, satisfy Emily’s desire to raise pigs and grow bacon at the same time!
So about a month ago we welcomed Ham Solo & Pepper Pig to the farm! They’re so cute & lots of fun. They’ve done a great job clearing their first paddock and will be ready to be moved this weekend.
Emily has shown great devotion so far. She has them spoiled, she spends lots of time with them, they love her and come running when they hear her voice. If things continue to go well they just might have a nice long life here on Darr Family Farm
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