4:30 am Farm Report. Miss Charlotte is feeling a whole lot better! Shes much more active and noisy when Im working in the barn. Actually, shes becoming increasingly demanding. Just the way a little pig should be. Charlottes diet lately, has been oat bread from Borealis Breads, soaked in warm Jersey milk with two fresh eggs on top. Sometimes, I add an apple garnish. She has a bowl of grain, but so far hasnt been interested in it. Yesterday, she was basking in the warmth of the heat lamp when I walked in. She immediately popped out of bed and ran to the edge of her pen. Grunting and grunting, with some little squeals added to make her point. Feed Me Now!! I can tell you, that I jumped right on getting her dinner. Pour the milk, add the bread, soak for thirty seconds to soften. Done. She was disgusted. I could tell. There was a bit of a foot stomping, then she pushed against the pen fencing, hollering at me the whole time. Im not an experienced waitress. It took me a minute to figure out why she was complaining and not eating. In my haste, I had forgotten one of the key ingredients. The eggs! How could I have forgotten? I ran to the barn fridge and pulled out two. It didnt seem to matter that I was going to remedy the situation. Charlotte was unhappy with my forgetfulness. The complaints were deafening. I was getting nervous and rushing. I almost cracked the egg on her head. Finally, I managed to get past her and finished preparing her meal. She settled right down and ate with much gusto. Once she had finished dinner, she gave me a little grunt and went back to bed. No tip for the farmer, yesterday. I know were not out of the woods just yet. Though I hate being scolded by a little pig, Charlottes demands about food are an encouraging sign. Shes feeling better! This week-end Ill move her into a more secure pen inside the barn. And just maybe, Ill get her a little harness so we can go for a walk.... Im off to the barn. Ill be back later.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:24:16 +0000