Spring Time in the Pasture

The new batch of pigs have ventured out and they are ruling the world in their minds! The big old barn offers warmth, security, food, and fresh water, but what the pigs really love is the open pasture. They are eating fresh grass, rooting for grubs and worms, and settling down into the freshly rooted soil for a cool ground bath!

The little pigs also wait in anticipation for a chicken or a lamb to unsuspectingly wander into the pasture. The chase is one of the pigs favorite games. The prize is an up close and personal sniff and then a quick turn and run away. The little pigs are always disappointed when the sheep and the chickens don't take their turn chasing! However, the dogs are good sports and actively watch from outside the fence line! Never a dull moment on the farm!

Greeting Party

With all of the excitement of the new batch of pigs arriving at the farm, the hens wanted to get in on the action. All animals seem to know when there is something new on the farm and the chickens are no different. The went into the big pasture and sort of pushed and shoved one another to go first and see what all the commotion is about.


Once they got to the back of the barn, the bravest hen stood at the entrance to the new additions. The hens were proud and determined to see the new pigs.

What happened next, we never expected! The little pigs discovered the chickens and mistook them for their own personal tubby toys! Those pigs chased the hens all over the pasture. It was the funniest site to see. The chickens, of course, wanted nothing to do with the pig chase and left with their feathers only slightly ruffled!