On Wednesday I brought in the pigs' laundry hamper to the CSA to collect corn husks. Unfortunately, they've implemented a no-shuck zone around the barn. I mostly got just outer leaves. The distribution volunteers were kind enough to set aside husks that had pulled loose from the cobs. Most of it was not good for drying. Bummer. I'm going to try for husks at the Farmer's Market next week as long as they allow shucking on the Walpole green.
Anyway, the hamper happened to be next to the cage as I got ready to put the girls out in the yard, so I used it for transportation. Bertie was a bit confused by the surroundings and just sat quietly. Pinniped wasn't so foolish and immediately dug in. According to her, outer husks taste just fine.
Such a cute little pose! And that's a cute little bed. I've thought about getting beds for my pigs, but I'm not sure if they'd use them. They seem to like sleeping in their tubes.
ReplyDeleteCindy, I've never met a pig who doesn't love a bed. It's kind of peculiar how eager they are to use them, actually, given that (presumably) their wild ancestors didn't evolve to understand a fleece cup...
ReplyDeleteThat's an adorable bed! Where did you find it?
ReplyDeleteI got it as a Secret Santa gift a few years ago. The pigs have really loved it. If I had to guess, it's from the Cozy Cavy: http://cozycavy.com. (and if I'm wrong, someone correct me!)
Deleteluv seeing other saxy legs....our Bartley has 3 orange feet and one black so when that one black one hangs out it is adorable!
ReplyDeletePinniped looks pleased with herself. Husks during travel time and grass upon arrival, she must have been one happy peeg.
ReplyDeleteBertie's watchful button-eyed expression is adorable.