Monday 17 March 2014

Happy Pigs!

Posted by Rosie

Peardrop - a Very happy Pig

Meet Peardrop.  Well meet Peardrop's nose!

 Peardrop is one of our Kune Kune pigs and this, believe it or not she is a very happy Peardrop.  Kune Kune pigs are a New Zealand Maori breed of pig who, unlike other breeds who will dig for roots rather than graze, actually prefer to graze grass.   However in the winter we don't leave our pigs out as there is not enough grass for them to eat and their feet quickly make a muddy mess of the fields. (Large foot to body weight ratio!)

More Happy Pigs!
They spend the winter in the barn fed on concentrates and carrots etc waiting for Spring to return.  It won't be long now before they can go out in the fields and enjoy grazing once more.  In the meantime the grass in places like the chicken runs needs mowing and guess who gets the cuttings?  Yup - the pigs and they love them.  Which is why you have a picture of Peardrop Pig, all green and grassy after eating her dinner!

 Kune Kune's are also one of the friendliest breeds of pigs around and they love being made a fuss of.  They love nothing more than have a back scratch or a tummy tickle!  It's great that our guests can get so close to these animals and makes for some very "Magic Moments"!

 
Tickling Piggies!



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38 comments :

  1. Cathy17 March 2014 at 10:27

    Rosie, Peardrop is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this magic moments post :-)

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life17 March 2014 at 14:48

      Most people who meet Peardrop agree she is gorgeous! And she is :)

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  2. Phoebe @ Lou Messugo17 March 2014 at 11:05

    They are so sweet! I've always liked pigs and this breed looks perfect.

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life17 March 2014 at 14:49

      You are right Phoebe and perfect for us as gite owners. They are naughty though and do get out from time to time although they never go far. I even found Peardrop's mother in the kitchen once!!

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  3. Unknown17 March 2014 at 12:20

    This is amazing! What an idyllic life! xx #magicmoments

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life18 March 2014 at 09:51

      Thank you - often idyllic yes, but today I have 2 pig pens to clean out!

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  4. Honest Mum17 March 2014 at 12:38

    What cuties!

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  5. Anonymous17 March 2014 at 15:38

    So cute! I esp love the photo wherein they are in the middle of flowery grass!

    Truly magical moment!

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life18 March 2014 at 09:53

      First day out on the grass after a winter in is always a very special day for the pigs!

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  6. Unknown17 March 2014 at 15:44

    They do look lovely and full of character :)

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life18 March 2014 at 09:54

      And naughty too - I found one once in the kitchen!

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  7. Anonymous17 March 2014 at 16:35

    Shouldn't that be small foot to weight ratio?

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life17 March 2014 at 17:16

      Could be, although I write it as there is a large ratio between the size of their feet and their weight ;)

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  8. Charly Dove17 March 2014 at 17:34

    Peardrop is awesome, what a brilliant pig! I love both those photos, they all look like really happy pigs though. And super friendly too. Thank you for sharing with #whatsthestory

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life18 March 2014 at 09:55

      They really are the most friendly pigs I know - you should come and see them for real sometime!

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  9. Caroline (Becoming a SAHM)17 March 2014 at 17:37

    Awww I love these piggies! They are so cute!! Thank you for sharing them, I've been feeling a bit 'meh' today after a dramatic weekend and that little piggy snout has really cheered me up! :) xx #whatsthestory

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life18 March 2014 at 09:58

      Excellent - I will let my porcine friends know they have acted in the important job of making some-one feel less "meh" :)

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  10. Mary @over40andamumtoone17 March 2014 at 21:00

    What a little cutie she is. My son loved that photo of her snout! #magicmoments

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  11. mumturnedmom17 March 2014 at 21:39

    They are adorable :) #WhatstheStory

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life18 March 2014 at 10:00

      Aren't they - although naughty too! Escapology is their middle name!

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  12. Coombe Mill - Fiona17 March 2014 at 22:39

    They look wonderful and haven't even turned their field into a mud soup yet! Pigs are always popular and such friendly animals.

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life18 March 2014 at 10:01

      I think Kune Kunes are the most friendly breed - and don't churn up the fields!

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  13. AfraHW17 March 2014 at 22:50

    Aww what great pictures! I love pigs! The gites look great too. #magicmoments

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    1. A Green and Rosie Life18 March 2014 at 10:04

      Thank you - if only we slept more you could come and visit.

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  14. Unknown18 March 2014 at 22:52

    Oh they are absolutely gorgeous :) Thank you so much for linking to Magic Moments x

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  15. Kathryn19 March 2014 at 18:46

    Cute piggy, looks like they are enjoying the good life! :)
    #MMWBH

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  16. Mel20 March 2014 at 00:37

    Your pigs look really happy and well looked after! x Mel #MagicMoments

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  17. JOhn Adams20 March 2014 at 23:00

    Very informative post. More of this please , #MMWBH

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  18. Unknown25 March 2014 at 22:15

    Ever since reading Charlotte's Web, I've always wanted a pig! x

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  19. Super Busy Mum30 March 2014 at 00:20

    Pigs!!! Man pigs are awesome aren't they! Ever since I studied animal science I have had this weird dream of being a pig farmer, lol. Pear drop is gorgeous (as is hee nose) and you guys have the most beautiful life, gorgeous photos. Thanks so much for linking up to the #madmidweekbloghop

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