Pigs..Pigs...Pigs..

I think that we can now be considered an official pig farm! We are the proud owners of a sow,a boar, and 6 200 plus pound pigs. 

All of the kids except Brayden are showing pig in the Douglas County Fair, August 5th - 9th. Andrea is showing a barrow in the market class, and a gilt in the breeding class. I guess for those who know nothing about pigs, a barrow is a boy, and a gilt is a girl! The other kids are just showing in the Market class, and selling in the Rotary Auction. That is if they all make weight. We're a little nervous about Colton and Mikayla's pigs making weight. They have to weigh atleast 225lbs to be considered "ready for market". It is going to be close. We have been feeding them ice cream drippings from dairy queen whenever we can get them. We have our fingers and toes crossed that it will help them gain weight!

  We all had a good time last year at fair. It is fun to spend the week together. It is alot of work for all of us. But it is worth it in the end. I really enjoy watching the kids in the show rings with there pigs. They all do a great job! Mikayla is really excited to show for her first time!

I'll keep adding pictures as soon as I get them taken!