Pigs are often misunderstood animals. Many people picture them simply as muddy farm creatures, but those of us who live with them know there is so much more beneath the surface. The hogs at Pleasant Pasture are some of the most intelligent and affectionate animals on the property. When they first arrived as tiny piglets—small enough to hold like footballs—they needed warmth, careful feeding, and a great deal of attention. Over time, those little piglets grew into enormous, jo