The New Piglets Are Here  It is Saturday, September 11, 2004 and the new piglets have arrived on Shepherds Hill.  I am so excited!  This is the second venture into raising our own pork.  Our first was last fall with “BarbieQ” – a lovely Duroc pig we bought from Ed Harris.  This time we have purchased 2 Hampshire gilts (young females) from Paul’s brother, Steve.  Steve works for a hog farmer in Gadsden and I must say … Read entire article »