These photos were taken in mid October. The pigs are content in the fall forest. They are turning away grain in favor of apples that we're picking from our orchard, dairy (and lots of it!) and nuts falling from the trees. Colby has been strategically moving the pigs for months getting them into perfect position for their nut harvest- acorns, beech nuts, hickory nuts and a few walnuts and butternuts. The Iberico ham (grown in Southern Spain and Portugal) is widely regarded as the best ham in the world. The best of the best Iberico hams come from animals that are kept free-range in oak forests, where they consume an acorn rich diet. We are attempting to mimic the growing conditions of the best pork in the world...so that you can come to New Lebanon, NY for fantastic pork, rather than making the long journey to Spain or Portugal!
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| Pigs are perfectly suited for the forest. |
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| Mulefoot Hog and Berkshire Cross Hog |
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| Group of Mulefoot hogs- noted for their exceptional foraging capabilities and its wild game flavor. |
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