Thursday, February 3, 2011

And The News Is...

Porkchop Got Moved Outside...
Well I knew the time would come when we would have to move Porkchop out of the house and into the yard but it didnt make it any easier... I felt happy, sad, relived when we took the big step last Saturday. Now this is just her temporary pen til we can make her real pen this spring. We used a tractor pen we built for me to use with the chickens, when needed. This tractor has come in pretty handy... its been home to many chicks, hens, roosters and now a potbelly piglet.


My wonderful husband addin board to the sides to block the wind.


We covered the top with a trap and we can pull it down over the sides to block out the wind, rain & snow when needed.

She didnt know what to think of her new home at first...


Jinx had to come in and check out Porkchops pen

Some of the chickens had to come check out what we were doing, I think they thought a new animal was here. When they realized it was just Porkchop they went on their way peckin at the the straw that had fell as I was puttin it in Porkchops pen.

Then she realized she has a nice cozy lil home

...Time to snuggle under all that warm straw...

*Its so different in the house with her outside, kinda weird after havin her in here for almost 4 months. I miss it but I know its for the better and Porkchops doing great. I was worried about how shes would do. I go out to visit her alittle durin the day. I'll call her name and she come out gruntin from under the straw, I let her out of the pen and she'll follow me around the yard, so cute. I cant wait for warmer weather to sit outside with all my barnyard animals.

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23 comments:

  1. Mama MessFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Awww sweet little Porkchop! I guess this will be good practice for when those teenagers start leavin' home!

    I'm ready for spring as well, it's been a long winter!

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  2. tberry29February 3, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    awww. she looks cozy and comfortable out there!
    I cant wait til spring either. Hey guess what!
    We should be getting snow here this evening on to tomorrow....I dont know what to think about it. We arent used to it around here. We could accumalate ice on the power lines and be without power..hopefully not though..have a great day!

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  3. JenFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    LOL... Thanks Goodwife & Trisha :)

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  4. TinaFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Awe...I know that had to be hard. But it looks as though Porkchop is happy!

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  5. JenFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Thank You Tina, It was but we've all adjusted well, lol.

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  6. Verde FarmFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I can NOT believe you did it--she looks very happy. I am so proud of you-I knew it wouldn’t be easy but what a great place she has. I bet she loves snuggling in all that great straw. Yay Porkchop :)
    You linked right up lady--thank you

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  7. JenFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I know... you didnt think I would, lol. Shes doing great. Thank You. She loves snuggling under the straw.

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  8. floweringmamaFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Awww, how happy/sad you must feel! :-)

    That last pictures says it all!

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  9. MaureenFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Oh my - what a cutie!

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  10. JenFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Thank you floweringmama, I do feel that way, its a big change, lol.

    Thank You Maureen

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  11. TexWisGirlFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Jennifer: Just popped over from Verde Farm and fell in love with your darling Porkchop (and all the critters). I hope she does okay in her new outside living quarters. Looks like you made her comfy. :)

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  12. MichaeleFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    That is a really nice pen! I am sure Porkchop will like the outdoors.

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  13. JenFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Thank You texwisgirl & Michaele... shes lovin it.

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  14. Old Hen with a PenFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Awww she IS cute!! Makes me want one! :)

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  15. JenFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Thank You Kim... if you have the time & space you should, lol

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Stopping by from Verde Farm -- Porkchop is so adorable! I'm sure you miss her around the house. But at least she's got her kitty friend to keep her company. :)

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  17. MillieFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Such a beautiful little pig. She certainly looks happy rooting under the straw!

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  18. PondsideFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    That Porkchop is a cutie!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I remember when we moved our potbelly "Pearl" outside, it was soooo hard, but she adjusted quickly and has been the reigning queen of the barnyard ever since!

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  20. flowerweaverFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Porkchop is darling! I don't know anything about pigs but I think it would be nice to have a pet pig on our farm. You've certainly made a nice place for yours. Thanks for 'visiting' my farm!

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  21. JenFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks Everyone, Love The Wonderful Comments!

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  22. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Awww how sweet she is...I am sure she will adapt well and maybe even work out she is a piggy :)

    Blessings Kelsie

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  23. Judy February 9, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Stopping by from Verde Farm. Looks like Porkchop has a pretty nice home.

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