Life of the pig-vision pigs – a retrospect
The project pig-vision has kept an eye on the lives of two pigs for seven months. They were two brothers who couldn’t have spent their lives more differently. If you don’t know yet what this project actually was going directly about, this story will be able to help you with comprehending. Now then, in this [...]
Jackpot is feeling well also in winter!
Even in the snowy, cold winter Jackpot, who by now is seven months old, has a wonderful time! With his 96 kg (his brother X15 will be killed next week with 120 kg and turned into sausage) rollicks outside – and also helps himself with food from the horses once in a while…
The life of Jackpot – Lucky pig!
Jackpot our cross-country-pig
Different from conventional factory farming Jackpot is able to run over widespread paddocks and green meadows – and thereby demonstrates his cross-country abilities!
Piglet Jackpot is enjoying the late summer
Many more pictures of Jackpots excursion you can find on our newest Flickr-Album.
What Cats think about Pigs
Hello, I’m Antonella. For those of you who don’t know: Doris and Harald are under the impression that they are the bosses round here. The pigs think they are (the real pigs, not Doris and Harald!) and even Bruno the donkey sees himself as boss. But it’s not true, any of it: I’m the boss [...]
The first contact
Jackpot was left to the other adult pigs at Schabenreith for the first time. Here you can watch how he makes friends. Further pictures in this series you can find as usual on Flickr.
Why Piglets and pigs belong in fields
Piglets and other pigs in Europe live mostly in sheds. And almost always on slatted flooring. There is nothing for them to sniff at, to roll in or to dig up. And it’s exactly these things that pigs want to do! See for yourself!
Good Appetite – Jackpot digs in quite well
As you can see piglet Jackpot quite enjoys his meal. We caught him while eating. In fact the food is tasty. Something entirely different than in the industrial livestock farming, where his brother X15 stays right now.
Jackpot explores his meadow
When the weather is fine, Jackpot can always be found outside, searching in the meadow for anything edible to dig out.
