The Great Piglet Relocation: A Comedy of Errors
After days of carefully monitoring their antics inside the barn, today was moving day for the most mischievous residents of Worth the Wait Farm: Muddy McSnout, Hogatha Christie, Bacon Bits, and Porkchop Houdini. These four pint-sized rascals, each with their own distinct talent for trouble, were finally ready to relocate to their new field—a spacious area where they could dig, root, and plot fresh chaos.
Armed with a sort board and unwavering optimism, the plan seemed simple: guide them gently down the path, let them explore their new home, and then watch them settle in with minimal fuss.
Spoiler alert: That did not happen.
625 Feet of Determination (and Stubbornness)
The journey started off well enough. Muddy McSnout led the way, thrilled at the opportunity to discover new puddles. Hogatha Christie was suspicious but willing to go along, probably analyzing escape routes along the way. Bacon Bits followed, running in unpredictable zigzags, making it clear that “following directions” was not his strong suit. And Porkchop Houdini? Well, we expected some trickery, but today’s standout performance came from... one very determined piglet.
At approximately 15 feet into the trek, this piglet turned around and headed straight back for the barn. Not a hesitant glance. Not a mild slowdown. A full, headstrong retreat.
He was nudged forward. He sprinted backward.
He was blocked. He attempted parkour up the sort board.
He was guided forward. He sat down and refused to move, like a toddler protesting bedtime.
At about 100 feet, the piglet fake surrendered, walking just far enough to make it seem like progress was happening—only to bolt back toward the barn like he was training for the farm Olympics.
Meanwhile, in the Field…
While one piglet held the relocation hostage, the others were pushed and boarded into their field, one determined human guiding them solo. They may have been chaotic, but at least they were moving in the correct direction.
Once inside, the gate was closed, and the electric fence was turned on—a necessary precaution against rebellion. Naturally, the piglets tested it immediately because, of course, they did. After a few investigative sniffs, they accepted their new home, though it’s safe to assume Hogatha Christie is already sketching out an elaborate escape plan.
One Piglet vs. The World
While the others were getting settled, the barn-loyal piglet continued his protest performance in the background. His vocal range was impressive. He grunted, squealed, barked, and even threw in a few dramatic coughing noises—as if demanding sympathy for the great injustice of being removed from the barn.
With the others secure, attention turned to the final defector. He narrowed his eyes, suspicious of any motives, clearly contemplating another sprint back to the barn.
Desperate for a breakthrough, a bribe was offered—a handful of piglet corn feed, waved enticingly and placed before him like the golden key to happiness. He hesitated. He sniffed. And then, ever so slowly, he made his way, waddling towards and into the field as if it had been his idea all along.
Victory? Sort of.
And so, the piglets are officially settled. The barn? Still emotionally wounded from one pig’s undying loyalty.
The piglet himself? Still not over it.
Us? Accepting that Worth the Wait Farm will never be short on entertainment.
Stay tuned for The Great Pig Chase, Part Three—which will undoubtedly occur the moment someone forgets to plug the electric fence back in after feeding or refilling the waterer. Because let’s be honest, it’s only a matter of time.
Muddy McSnout, Hogatha Christie, Bacon Bits, and Porkchop Houdini