Spring Vet Days! 🌷

We just had Spring Vet Days on the Farm! Every spring, we schedule a visit from our incredible mobile veterinarian for our animals’ annual health checkups. It’s a big event that covers everything from routine exams and vaccinations to more specialized care. The pigs are sedated so the vet can perform a thorough, hands-on exam. This includes checking their teeth, trimming tusks and feet, administering annual vaccines, and giving their spring deworming treatment. Pig weights are also recorded — this year, Sal weighed in at a solid 540 pounds, which the vet said is perfect thanks to his increased activity. Our not-so-little Polly Pocket tipped the scale at 72 pounds; the vet suspects she may be a wild pig cross, which explains her unique build.

Our vet plays a key role in managing each animal’s nutrition, helping us design balanced, low-calorie diets that support healthy weight goals while meeting individual needs. He also helps us fine-tune omega supplements for skin and coat health. Between vet visits, our in-house team monitors each animal’s behavior and well-being daily, and we consult with the vet whenever new concerns pop up. While the pigs get their feet trimmed as needed year-round, this spring check is essential for a more in-depth evaluation.

During Spring Vet Days, we also took care of the wool animals, giving them their annual shear, and made sure every animal — from horse to alpaca — was in peak shape heading into the warmer months. The goats decided to practice their climbing skills while waiting their turn to see the vet. And Kodiak, our livestock guardian dog, insisted on keeping a watchful eye from the ATV.