"How much to buy a pig, Mr. Miller?" Leo asked, his voice steady despite the flutter in his chest.
Old Man Miller leaned against the wooden gate of the weaning pen, a piece of straw tucked into the corner of his mouth. He watched the boy watch the pigs. how much to buy a pig
Miller chuckled. "That’s a breeding sow, son. She’s the future of the farm. A lady like that costs anywhere from $500 to $2,000. And a prime boar? You’re looking at $2,500 easy. Quality costs, and legacy costs more." "How much to buy a pig, Mr
Leo opened his wallet. He had exactly two hundred and forty dollars. It was enough for a feeder, but he’d have nothing left for the high-quality grain Miller recommended. He watched the boy watch the pigs
Leo looked back at the spotted piglet. It had finally made it to the top of the pile and was let out a triumphant, high-pitched oink.
Leo nodded, his eyes fixed on a spotted piglet that was currently trying to climb over its sibling’s back.