I finally and successfully got my 3 sows outside in the pasture.  We figured out how to set up an electric fence and so far have stayed in. Their noses went straight to the ground. It’s what pigs do best. They now have this paddock almost all plowed up. We can tell how their attitudes have changed and we think they enjoy it better digging through dirt than digging through straw. They’re more active, they run, they jump, they play with each other, and are lighter on their feet. We got them out here in the beginning of August and they have created deep wallows. It’s now a true pig pen.

  
   

Our friendly sow, Eyes, was hangin’ with her little ones in her a-frame hut. The temps were more bearable than the last few and she seemed to be not suffering as much. Her little piglets are getting more and more curious each day. Now they explore outside of the hut but always run back to mommy when she calls. I love her expression in this photo. Just like a tired out mom…