let sleeping hogs lie by jantan

let sleeping hogs lie

looks much better viewed on black (i.e. large)

Did I say I wasn't going to post any more piglet pics? Oh well, sorry, I just couldn't resist this one and it has been even more of a piglet-focused day for me than usual today because last night when I went to check on them one of them had absolutely no strength in its back legs. It was getting around OKish, but literally dragging its back end around after it. I assumed that it had broken its back somehow, or it had some kind of deformity which caused the problem. Horrible to see.

This morning I called the vet practise that we use and Andrew, who is a friend and lives in this village came out. He immediately said that it looked like a disc problem that had probably been caused by one of its siblings. Honestly, I can't believe how brutal they are with each other when feeding and play-fighting, so this did sound plausible.

I had assumed that he was simply going to put it out of its misery, but he gave it a shot of steroids and said that there was a 90% chance that it would recover. Within hours I noticed that it was putting some weight on its legs, so fingers crossed things will work out OK.

I also got him to look at the piglet that has had a big sore on its foot since being bitten by a brother or sister on their first day of life. He said that that was looking OK, and although there will be a nasty scar it should be alright. So, so far we had 11 births and still have 11 survivors, which from what I have read and been told is a very unusual thing at this stage with pigs.

Oh yes, and it is Angus' 16th birthday. Poor boy is still on his work experience in London, but we met his request for a Chinese takeaway and Sam made him a lovely chocolate cake and even did quite a good job of clearing up after himself which is remarkable in itself. Angus had wanted me to make him barbecued jumbo prawns in garlic butter rather than the takeaway, but we live in something of a culinary wasteland, so I couldn't get the prawns anywhere. I will have to go to Stratford on Friday where the market has an excellent fish stall.
A lovely shot - they look very peaceful and innocent but having read your your description ,,,,,,,,
August 1st, 2013  
Soo cute!!
August 1st, 2013  
I couldn't have arranged them better myself! The spotted vs plain and the front and back facing piglets. Too GORGEOUS!
August 1st, 2013  
Aww! Lovely!
August 1st, 2013  
awww.... too cute!!
August 1st, 2013  
Well this is just gorgeous, a nest of piglets - would make for a great jigsaw. Fingers crossed for the poor little piglet with a disc problem, I can relate! So pleased that he has been given a chance, I am sure he will get better. Very traumatic and tiring I should imagine!
August 1st, 2013  
What a marvelous tangle of piglets ! Hope they all make it.
August 1st, 2013  
Happy Birthday to Angus , doesn't time fly :( So glad your little piggy is doing better :)
August 1st, 2013  
Glad you posted just one more. This has that aaaaaaaah factor in spades!
August 1st, 2013  
Such strong little things, its no surprise they hurt each other. Still a fab shot though : )
August 1st, 2013  
Dear little piglets and hope the sick two will be fine. Happy Birthday, Angus!
August 1st, 2013  
so cute!
August 1st, 2013  
You are doing wonderful with your piglets. They are getting to the stage now that you will probably be okay and all will make it, barring any serious accidents.
Well done!
This is such a great picture. Love how they all huddle together to sleep.
August 1st, 2013  
Great shot and it does look awesome when viewed large!
August 1st, 2013  
I love your piggy shots - keep 'em coming!
August 1st, 2013  
Gorgeous little piglets - so many of them!! Amazing shot!!
August 1st, 2013  
Interesting. Have never seen a picture of newly born pigs before. Very cute. They look like barking deer.
August 1st, 2013  
So sweet. My 11 year old daughter and I love these pig photos.
August 1st, 2013  
How wonderful
August 1st, 2013  
Instant FAV!
August 1st, 2013  
I hope your little piggies are OK. It's so heart rending when they become poorly. This is a lovely capture of them
August 1st, 2013  
ahhhh how sweet FAV
August 1st, 2013  
Jo
Love this close up huddle of these adorable piglets, and so happy to hear you still have all 11 doing well, great shot.
August 1st, 2013  
Beautiful little pile of piglets Jan & well done on your survival rate!! Good on Angus still slaving away in the city...a very Happy Birthday to Angus!
August 1st, 2013  
so sweet
August 1st, 2013  
Great piglet pic, Jan
August 1st, 2013  
I love this..it truly is inspired! fav
August 2nd, 2013  
That is just too cute. FAV
August 3rd, 2013  
So gorgeous, and wonderfully sharp shot. Thanks for the follow - looking forward to following you too.
August 3rd, 2013  
So cute!! Wonderful shot!
August 3rd, 2013  
Total adorableness.
August 4th, 2013  
So sweet!!
August 5th, 2013  
Ohhhh so cute!
August 5th, 2013  
how cute is that!
August 5th, 2013  
This is wonderful...I love how they are all nestled together...hope they little guy keeps improving.
August 8th, 2013  
Such an adorable pile 'o piggies. I love the polka dots. :-)
I hope the injured piggy made a full recovery.
September 1st, 2013  
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