Long day today but a huge sense of accomplishment. My first solo pig. I cut this pig’s nuts when it was only a few days old and over the last eight months raised it to a respectable #260 on forage, fresh produce and non-gmo/soy free feed. 

I’m a first year homesteader, I’ll be 50 this year. I never raised and harvested my own large animal before. The closest thing I’ve done to this is shoot a few quail or go fishing. 

Last year I decided to leave the city and move to the woods with my wife and dog to raise our own food. 

I have to tell you. For me, this was almost like meditation. Practicing the skills I’ve learned over the last year, outside, phone in the house, just me being outside, by myself, in nature, doing natural things. 

This is a big job for one person and I’m tired, but I’m also very satisfied. Thanks to everyone who helped me get here. The list is too long to post, but y’all know who you are. 

#permies #homestead #farm #permiculture #slowfood https://image.nostr.build/ddffd70722675c27fe9e2ceb4a3ddd60b5e23fae6ec54997370d5d31837b3d86.jpg  

 Congratulations! How’s it feel to be mining toward freedom? 

 Well done! It is a profound accomplishment. Lots of work. Priceless rewards. 

 Very cool! You'll have to show me the rest of the rig you set up to hoist the animal. Congrats! 

 Congrats, thats alot of work. 

 Congrats! Huge accomplishment! 

 Congratulations!  well done 

 a little macabre 

 Very nice! Now set up a lightning wallet so people can zap you some sats. 

 Wow! This is great and very inspiring. We've butchered chickens, ducks and rabbits so far but will be trying a larger animal in the next year. Thanks for posting. Wish I could zap you! 

 Well done!