Hoof Trimming
Today we trimmed Lilacs hooves. Her mom and dad drove for all the way from the east side of Michigan to have …
Look at that trail of pigs!
It’s a beautifully sunny day so Will went to take all the pigs out for a walk. He was able to talk …
New feet for Mason
We have been working away, little bits at a time, on Mason’s feet to finally get them shaped correctly. They are hard …
Pig Personalities
We often hear stories about other people’s pigs. One of the more common questions that come up is about the activity level …
Itchy scratchy Mason
Click to view video. Poor old Mason is blowing his coat. This leads to him being very scratchy and itchy. We brush …
Discoveries Abound!
Today there are some new discoveries. First, Mason has found that when the herd is away he can sneak into their bed …
The best cure to feeling icky.
Did you know that pigs have healing power? This is probably more anecdotal than anything, but when we feel sick, we make …
Waiting for spring to get here.
When we moved into our new home about 2 1/2 years ago, Swine and Dandy was not even on the radar. We …
Happy (Inter)National Pig Day!
At Swine and Dandy, we see pigs (and other animals) not as food but as companions. We promote compassion for animals of …