Winston and friends

Winston
In foster care with Kimberly
for Hearts on Noses Mini Pig Sanctuary
(c)  Jean Ballard 2013

Yesterday I decided I needed a piggy-fix, and headed out to Kimberly's place in the hills around Duncan.  Kimberly is one of our foster homes for Hearts on Noses pig sanctuary.  Piggy Sue and Sophie Lyn were snuggled deep in straw, but her newest foster, Winston, came running to meet us.  He is, I think, about 18 months old, and reminds me so much of the ten young ones I fostered, especially Rob Roy, Whisper, and Fizzy who used to follow me everywhere.

Winston's beautiful face

Winston was once an indoor pig, but became too pushy with the kids in the family and lost his home.  He has adjusted well to his cosy straw-and-blanket filled outdoor house,  and likes to go for walks about the farm, checking out the barn for hay and alfalfa.  He is very social, comes when called, and loves to follow Kimberly in the hopes of getting a scratch and some treats.

Kimberly and Winston take a walk
(c) Jean Ballard 2013

Kimberly and Winston
(c) Jean Ballard 2013

Winston sits for a treat
(c) Jean Ballard 2013

Winston is also quite comfortable with the ducks, and checks out their bowls and water dishes for tidbits they might have missed.  The ducks, too, are quite tame - you may remember the wee little ducklings from a September  visit, which I wrote about here.  They are all grown up now, and wander around with the other ducks who were already living at the farm when Kimberly became mom to the orphaned hatchlings.

Hey, ducky, didya leave me sumthin?

He's such a pig!

Duckies all grown up

One of the dogs stuck his head out to say hello,

Dog Door
(c) Jean Ballard 2013

And the cat wandered by as well,

And soon it was time to say goodbye.

The End

Thanks, Kimberly, for once again letting me get my piggy fix!