There is already a 10.5' by 13.5' concrete slab just waiting for the Turkey/Chicken Barn we are currently raising money for. And you can possibly see that there is already an open-air sheep barn, hay shed, and one other building. Plus the entire length of the property is fenced in. And there is a lot of woods that can be cleared to make more space for rescue animals when needed. We are so excited to make this happen and as you can see in the one picture showing the door opening to the yard... no more carrying pigs up and down stairs to get them outside!!!

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This is a video for a song I just finished writing and recording.  It features a lot of our nonhuman family as well as some friends from Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary.  Let us know what you think and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/lifewithpigs

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Life with Pigs is dedicated to educating people about the injustices faced by animals and how we can better coexist with these fellow earthlings.  We operate under the guiding principle that animals are our equals and deserve equal consideration for their needs and desires.

Check out our interview with Animal Voices.  You can also watch the YouTube version of it too.  If you watch the video, see if you can spot the moment when chicken poo plops on to my leg and I try to act naturally and keep talking.  

Wilbur's eyes filled with tears as he looked up at his family. He had been sure that his beloved Fern would save him. And he would have bet his life that Zuckerman would never sell him for slaughter. Yet, here he was at the country fair with a price tag on his pen.

​Zuckerman looked over to Fern and said, "Be brave little one. We need to make a profit off this famous pig before people lose interest. He is only a pig. And it is our right to do as we please to him. Don't worry, his death will be quick and painless."

"Can death really be quick and painless?" asked a slightly comforted Fern.

Not wanting to lie, Zuckerman adjusted his story, "Well, no. Quite often the attempts at slaughter are botched and the pig will flop about in extreme pain and suffering requiring an unskilled worker to try and finish him off as he twist and turns in terror. But, eventually, he will be dead and no longer in pain. And we will have the money in our pockets all the same."

Fern's eyes filled with tears and she trembled. But, not wanting to disappoint Mr. Zuckerman and her parents, she pushed through and boldly turned to the highest bidder with a forced smile and said, "Enjoy your Holiday Ham. I bet Wilbur will make some great bacon."

And something inside her snapped. She no longer felt compassion or love for animals. Instead, they were mere commodities to be bought and sold. And instead, she began worrying about plants and the pain they must feel. Fern couldn't bear to think of a law being mown without shuttering.

Zuckerman smiled, patted Fern on the back, and whispered in her ear, "You are one of us now. Congratulations. Next year will be a breeze. Now kill that damn spelling spider. Those things are creepy."

Fern reached up a squished Charlotte, and had already come up with a dozen justifications for why Charlotte's life didn't matter. She let slip a wicked grin... she had become an adult.

Beatrice continues to blend right into the family and has earned a place as honorary pig.  Pumpkin, Charlotte and Millie all seek her out to enjoy the wonderful feeling of her gentle pecks or her scratchy talons.  Pig heaven!  

Millie has come around to realizing that Beatrice is a great sister to have.  Her sharp talons and point beak can get Millie's happy mohawk up in no time.  And now Millie follows Beatrice around hoping that Bea will peck at her or walk on her back.  They are a cute little duo.

Charlotte really wanted to eat her food, but didn't quite know how to tell Beatrice to get out of her way.  She tries to get creative and just take her food back.  And finally settles for sneaking around to avoid confrontation.  

Pigs are great cuddlers.  They love to snuggle in close and hate when you leave.  They make napping seem like a skill they've been working on professionally.