You may recall that we had a visit from our neighbour, Vittorio, and his pet cinghiale last year at Casa Debbio.
Here they are in my tomatoes last year.
Yesterday they returned and how piggie has grown.
I mistakenly referred to piggie as ‘he’ before, but she is a very lovely young lady. She is 1 year old now and loves to go for a walk with Vittorio.
She likes to find new things to eat.
She was heading off towards my new garden when Vittorio called her back. She does respond to commands, reluctantly.
They were last seen trotting towards the waterfall, she loves her bath.
It seems she has become part of the family and is unlikely to be eaten.
That animal is darling! What’s her name?
By: The Daily Cure on March 30, 2014
at 5:49 am
She doesn’t have a name. I call her Piggie.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
at 4:11 pm
I understand that pigs are very smart. No wonder she responds to commands so well. She is cute…
By: timelessitaly on March 30, 2014
at 6:28 am
She responds when it suits her.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
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funny…sounds like my lab Eva:)
By: timelessitaly on March 30, 2014
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Pigs are very underrated animals – on no account should the name “pig” have been given as a perjorative terms to a law-keeping profession – it demeans the pig not the human!
By: Francis on March 30, 2014
at 6:38 am
She seems like a happy pig. She loves going for walks with Vittorio.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
at 4:13 pm
She is a cutie, I prefer Cinghiale to Pig! Does she have a name?
By: Andrea Waterhouse on March 30, 2014
at 7:12 am
She doesn’t have a name. She responds to andiamo, let’s go.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
at 4:13 pm
Oh one couldn’t possibly eat her – too cute.
By: Dianne Cant on March 30, 2014
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I think she has become part of the family, so I think she is safe.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
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Lovely Miss Piggy! … or Miss Cinghy…
By: mulino dominillo on March 30, 2014
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She has lots of character.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
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I love pigs! Had a pet one when I was young on our farm. They also have a great sense of humour ( I think. maybe it was just me being amused by her)
By: Anonymous on March 30, 2014
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They are certainly quite comical to watch.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
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Little Piggie is not little anymore,she is a grown up wouldn’t you say?
By: ranu802 on March 30, 2014
at 8:15 am
I am not sure how much bigger she will grow.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
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Such cute pics, Debra. Love the idea of taking a piggy for a walk. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 30, 2014
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I’m not sure that she would handle a collar and lead very well. Vittorio has to be careful where he takes her. She is not welcome everywhere, especially where gardens are concerned.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
at 4:17 pm
Only is a small Italian village would be see such a thing. Piggy looks set to grow old.
By: Jim & Kerry on March 30, 2014
at 12:27 pm
If Vittorio has anything to do with it she will.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
at 4:18 pm
My, how she’s grown!
By: janinevasta on March 30, 2014
at 12:44 pm
She cuts a fine figure.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
at 4:18 pm
What an interesting neighbor. Only in Italia!
By: jann on March 30, 2014
at 2:13 pm
It certainly wouldn’t be happening in Brisbane.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
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So sweet! Who wants to eat chingiale anymore??!!
By: LuccaHorseriding on March 30, 2014
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I will feel a bit gullty.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
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Love this post! 🙂
By: thirdeyemom on March 30, 2014
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I hope piggie visits again soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
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Debra
R u around the beginning of May – we’re ova in Barga – my best friend Donna & I ( her 50th) & coming ova to that lovely resturant u have spoke so fondly about & possibly leaving the guy’s in barga – we would love to meet u for for coffee in ur little village
By: Sharon on March 30, 2014
at 6:59 pm
I am in Bagni di Lucca until the end of June, so I will be around in May. Just let me know when you are free and we can have a coffee and a sfoglia at Il Monaco.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2014
at 7:15 pm
What a delightful Pig. I have had the pleasure, (due to a farming connection) of being around Pigs. They are intelligent and display some emotional intelligence too, and are biddable. It does’nt surprise me that the family have become attached to the Pig. Good for Piggie!
By: chris oconnor on March 30, 2014
at 8:44 pm
This one has lots of character, you can tell she loves her walk.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2014
at 6:21 pm
Now there’s a sight we in the suburbs won’t see.
By: aFrankAngle on March 31, 2014
at 1:25 am
It would cause quite a stir.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2014
at 6:22 pm
Between you and Cecelia on the farmy I’m being beguiled by the cuteness of piggies. Now that spring’s arrived with its precious veggies and flowers, I’ll bet, like you, everybody along her walking path’s breathing a sigh of relief Miss Cinghiale now answers to Vittorio’s call!
By: The Wanderlust Gene on March 31, 2014
at 1:54 am
Vittorio doesn’t take piggie through the village and I am the only one on the road up the mountain. She wouldn’t be at all popular if she ate my garden.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2014
at 6:24 pm
Piggy has such a trusting face, I’m very glad that at least this little piggy hasn’t been turned into bacon.
By: Jan on March 31, 2014
at 10:56 am
I hope she behaves herself and doesn’t break out and rampage through the village gardens or she just might.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2014
at 6:18 pm
sweet! It’s amazing how intelligent they are, I wonder how long it will be before people think of them more in the pet category than food. Having said that, bacon is far too tasty…
By: Where's Wiwi? on April 1, 2014
at 11:03 am
I would like to call this piggy ‘Gladys’ because she looks happy. What a cutie!
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