I’ve talked about changes with the pigs’ home a couple of times during the past month. (Here and here). Here’s what the pigs’ home used to look like: In March, we tore down this old yard (an original from when the Farmyard was first built) and built a larger yard set back into the woods. Then in April and May, we worked on building a new barn for the pigs. And now that it is done: Come check theRead more
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Pig Vacation
I mentioned in the last post that the pig barn was being built. While many people seem to be longing for the pigs, I am not sure the pigs are feeling the same. They appear to be quite content in their vacation home. Some photos to document their journey The Pigs and the Bears are doing just fine with this temporary set up. Granted, we’re not letting the bears near the pigs. Pigs get half the house and the bearsRead more
Pig Barn Building this week.
the pigs’ yard was torn down and rebuilt- it’s now newer, larger, and set back in the woods. This week they are getting a new barn. The finished product will be in the same theme as the rest of the Farmyard. Initial photos and design are below. Check out the farmyard during construction. The pigs will be back when the work is complete.Read more
A Veterinary Visit
This past Thursday our Farmyard veterinarians were here to check on the critters. Dr. Cannedy and Dr. Mozzachio arrived early on the chilly Thursday morning. Full physicals will occur in April, but Lightning needed some blood taken to see how his Cushing’s disease is progressing. While here, our old goat Chummix got checked out and so were the pigs. Miss Piggy looks great according to Dr. Mozzachio, but she took photos so she could compare body condition in a month or so.Read more
Farmyard Pumpkin Fest 2012
Only a couple days after we were given that truckload of giant pumpkins, I answered a radio call from Sherry telling me to drive the gator very carefully so I wouldn’t spill the cargo (I didn’t spill any). With our Quarantine stall in the Farmyard already full of pumpkins, something needed to be done to whittle down the collection. The result: Pumpkin Fest 2012 There was even some pumpkin smashing! Read more
New Keeper Uniforms for Watermelon Day
It’s WATERMELON DAY and we’re having great fun. Ranger Ro got some video of our pigs eating (or trying to eat) watermelon, same for our bears. I stopped at the Sprout Cafe to try to get some tasty watermelon treats. Addie and her Dad said I could put up this picture of her. I was so impressed with her outfit for watermelon day I think I am going to make all the keepers wear it next year! Read more