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Sunday, 16 January 2011

It all went very well considering. Just shows what a bit of forward planning can do. The black pig Rasher, was very compliant and just meandered up the hill and into the stable. The other pig was slightly less agreable and got right up to the stable before bolting off back towards the apple tree. A full bucket of feed, dragged a foot at a time got him back again though, and they are now basking in a thick bed of straw scoffing hay and feed. Its a bit sad but got to be done.
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  1. the fly in the web17 January 2011 at 00:46

    Not a nice feeling, is it, when you've been looking after them.
    I took ours to the local pig farm where they slaughter on site and, I have to say, they were quick and clean.
    I was most relieved...

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  2. Roz17 January 2011 at 07:40

    we just want to know that the job is going to be done properly. fingers crossed.

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  3. Vera17 January 2011 at 08:24

    Thinking of you, Roz. It is not easy recycling the animals one has reared, but the first time is always the worst. And at least your pigs have had a happy life, so keep that in your mind. You will find that will help. I also find that leaving the meat in the freezer for a week or so at least helps me separate the animal from the meat in the cooking pot. Helps me detach. I also find that making a blessing for the animal as it goes into the freezer, and thinking of the memories it has given me, then as I close the lid of the chest freezer I sort of close the door on those memories, which seems to help with detachment as well. Hope all goes well for you and your piggies. PS. I don't cope with the word 'slaughter' very well, which is why I say 'recycle'!

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  4. Roz17 January 2011 at 08:42

    thanks Vera - I like recycle, i'll use it too!xx

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  5. the fly in the web17 January 2011 at 12:36

    I can't take recycle....that is appropriate for things, inanimate things.

    When I have an animal or bird killed, that's what it is, slaughter, the taking of a life and I find it salutary to keep that word in mind, to be aware of what I am doing and to make sure that I justify that act by wasting nothing of the bird or animal I've killed.

    Sorry to sound pompous, but it's something I feel very strongly about.

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  6. Roz17 January 2011 at 13:25

    No, its a fair point

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  7. Diane17 January 2011 at 16:38

    When our bull calves went to the abattoir my ex always used to say 'Man is man and a man must eat'. Not sure this really helped to convince him but they went anyway :)))) Diane

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  8. Roz17 January 2011 at 18:37

    Calves as well? I think you should stop writing about the Charente and tell us all about the rest of your life - sounds interesting!!

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  9. the fly in the web18 January 2011 at 01:41

    Yes, encourage Diane to do a retrospective blog..it sounds as if it would be fascinating..but I speak from the perspective of a husband with strong ties to the old Rhodesia and to South Africa....

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  10. Roz18 January 2011 at 07:55

    Come on then Diane ;0)

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  11. Diane18 January 2011 at 19:08

    I have been trying to write the story of my life but it is very slow :(((( As starters have you read ? http://www.great1953trek.nidi.org.uk/

    Diane xx

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