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Would you rather be the farmer or the pig?

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Real Estate Technology with Rentec Direct

Would you rather be the pig or the farmer? 

My great nephew had a big responsiblity on raising pigs this year for the local fair that is going on this weekend in Josephine County.  As I was sitting here thinking about all the work he had to do (with parents help of course) was it really worth it?  I wonder what he learned?  What are some of the PROs/CONs of being the farmer or the pig?

 

The Pro's & Cons

 

 

Con-Farmer

I have responsibilties!

I can't roll in the mud without getting yelled at!

I have to get up and feed pigs!

I have to supply food and water for pigs!

I have to build/maintain pig pens!

I have to clean up pig waste!

I cannot leave farm need to tend to pigs!

I have to call the vet when pigs are sick!

I have to pay vet!

 

PRO-Farmer

I get to sell Pig

I get to eat Pig

 

PRO-Pig

I get to lay around and eat all day

I have my own play-pen

I can leave my waste on the ground and someone else has to pick it up

I can roll in the mud and my mother doesn't get mad

I have NO responsibilties

 

CON-Pig

They sell me at Fair

They eat me!!!

 

 

pig or the farmer

Josephine County Fair 2015

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!~

 

Kathryn

 

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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Kathryn - It all sounds pretty good to be the pig until the end where it gets sold and eaten.

Aug 20, 2015 04:50 AM
Kathryn .
Rentec Direct - Grants Pass, OR
Rentec Direct

I was thinking the same thing.  The pig's life didn't sound that bad until the end =)

Aug 20, 2015 05:01 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Kinda puts everything into perspective, doesn't it? The things that make you go "hmmmm". Great post!

Aug 20, 2015 06:03 AM
Janell Kittleson
Rentec Direct - Grants Pass, OR
Rentec Direct

 Dont' forget all the pig-petting and loving that happens!  +1 for the farmer/+1 for the pig!

 

~ Your co-worker/pig farmer.  :)

Aug 20, 2015 06:04 AM
Kathryn .
Rentec Direct - Grants Pass, OR
Rentec Direct

Pat Starnes - I know!!  I think I'd rather be a princess pig ;)

Janell Kittleson - I was waiting for you to chime in my friend

Aug 20, 2015 06:07 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The Pros of being the pig is that you are fed by the farmer without really needing to work at all.  The farmer bathes you once in awhile, even though you prefer the mud pit in back of the barn.  The disadvantage is that the farmer will eventually eat you making all the preceeding goodness a moot point!

Aug 20, 2015 01:23 PM
Kathryn .
Rentec Direct - Grants Pass, OR
Rentec Direct

Myrl Jeffcoat - Thank you for stopping by Myrl have a great weekend!

 

Aug 21, 2015 06:01 AM