November Hogs

written by

Drausin Wulsin

posted on

November 19, 2015

These Duroc hogs have grown considerably since they arrived six months ago, as you can see. The first three will be processed this coming Monday. The modified horse trailer in the background serves as the feeding station during these last weeks, so loading and transport to the processor will not be stressful, improving quality of meat. If you would like particular cuts of pork for December holidays, let us know within the next week.

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We have just bought 8 Berkshires feeder pigs for the next round.

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Our new Bolognese Sauce was very well received last week.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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