Miracle piglet born in storm at Bucks farm helps heal mum’s heartbreak
A miracle piglet born during a violent storm is helping to mend her mum’s broken heart after tragedy struck at a Buckinghamshire farm.
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Tiny Star was the only survivor from a litter born outside in wild overnight weather at Kew Little Pigs Farm in Amersham on March 12.
Staff rushed to move mum Blossom and her newborns into shelter as the storm raged, but by morning, heartbreakingly, six of the piglets had died.
Against the odds pink piglet Star has captured hearts across the farm, and is giving her grieving mum a reason to carry on.
The little survivor has a star-shaped marking on her forehead, as well as a black front leg that staff say looks like a touching armband in memory of her lost siblings.
Farm owner Olivia Mikhail said: “It was a truly heartbreaking night. We did everything we could to get Blossom and her piglets into shelter as quickly as possible.
“Losing them was devastating for the whole team.
“But little Star really is a miracle. She’s brought a ray of hope at such a sad time.
“Blossom is understandably grieving, but having Star to care for is helping her heal. She’s a wonderful mum and we’re giving them both lots of love and rest.”
Visitors can now see the mother and daughter resting together in the farm’s cosy barn, where Star spends her days snuggled close to Blossom.
Kew Little Pigs, based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, is known as the UK’s leading ethical miniature pig breeder and prides itself on high welfare and care for every animal.
For more on Star’s story, visit www.kewlittlepigs.com