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There’s nothing quite like the sound of tiny snuffles in the straw to brighten even the soggiest of mornings — and goodness knows we’ve had a few of those lately. After what can only be described as biblical  rain (we briefly considered building an ark for ourselves), we’re delighted to announce the safe arrival of ten strong and healthy piglets  to first-time mum, Mildred. Mildred, one of our newer Oxford Sandy and Black sows, chose a dramatic week to embark on motherhood. W

When the Weather Turns: Life Outdoors for Our Oxford Sandy and Black Pigs This time of year always feels like a turning point at Beech Hill Farm. The rain settles in, the temperature drops, and the ground begins to change under our feet. For those of us working outside every day, it’s a challenging season — and for our rare breed Oxford Sandy and Black pigs, it’s when thoughtful, careful farming matters most. Oxford Sandy and Black pigs making the most of drier days before wi