【＃４】「師匠！私を弟子にしてください」放牧豚の牧場に１日弟子入り～前編～（7月31日放送）

#AzumamineYuka #hbc #TodaysSurprise! This project involves apprenticing for a day to professionals in various professions who support Hokkaido! It's a "work experience documentary" that uncovers their work styles and dedication. This time, the setting is a famous brand-name pig farm known to everyone in the Obihiro area. Super busy! A one-day apprenticeship at a free-range pig farm This time, the setting is... Churui, Makubetsu Town, located in the southern Tokachi region! To ensure the highest quality meat, the rearing period is double the usual. "Dorobuta" are free-range pigs raised on vast land with as little stress as possible. Announcer Azumamine, in her second year with the company, will be apprenticing to this pro! Announcer Azumamine: "Good morning. I'm here as your apprentice today. I'm Azumamine from HBC." Mr. Matsuba: "I'm Matsuba from El Paso!" This time, our master is Mr. Takahiro Matsuba! A native of Saitama Prefecture, he was originally a volleyball player, playing for a corporate team with the goal of going pro! I had no connection to Hokkaido, but... I was blown away by the taste of the mud pig I ate in Obihiro! "I want to actually make it myself!" he said, and turned to the livestock industry. Now, as the representative, he manages a farm the size of seven Escon Fields. The first thing I'll be helping out today is... Matsuba: "First, I'll start by feeding the pigs on this side. It's hot, so they're resting in the shade." Azuma: "They're sleeping a lot." Matsuba: "These are mothers with babies in their wombs." This farm houses 800 pigs, divided into several areas based on their growth and age. Adult pigs over 100 days old are kept in the pasture. Baby and pregnant mud pigs live in the shed. First, I'll help feed the mud pigs, who are due to give birth in two months! They use dried, finely ground corn, wheat, and other ingredients! Higashimine: "It's heavy! Heavy! It weighs about 10kg!" Matsuba: "Each one weighs about 10kg. They won't have enough energy to get their strength. It's a blend of grain feed that's been dried." The pigs eat 3-5kg of feed per day. Every morning, 10kg buckets are delivered to each area. Higashimine: "It's physical work, I'll do my best... Isn't it too heavy?" Higashimine is exhausted just from carrying the feed. But the work is just beginning! He quickly prepares the feed at three locations and wakes up the sleeping pigs. Higashimine: "This might be a little scary... Good morning." Higashimine: "It feels kind of prickly." Matsuba: "Their fur is hard." Every task is a race against time! Next up is cleaning the pigpen where the pigs, due to give birth next month, are kept in individual cages. Cleaning the shed, despite the tension Azuma: "It's scary. They're so big... I get spooked when I hear them croaking from behind." Matsuba: "We use this shovel to clean it. We shovel out the straw inside." Azuma: "You keep the door closed and pile it up at the entrance." Matsuba: "That's right, and then take it out into the hallway." If bacteria from feces and urine adhere to the straw and multiply, it can cause illness in the pigs and affect their offspring... That's why, in addition to feeding the pigs, it's essential to change the straw in the shed every day. Azuma will be helping out with cleaning tasks in three areas! Higashimine: "It's a little nerve-wracking." Matsuba: "If I get scared, the pigs will get scared too." Higashimine: "I'll stay calm. While they're eating." Matsuba: "Please remove any dirt that's stuck on them so the mothers can sleep comfortably." Matsuba: "I want to remove the straw from under their feet, don't you think?" Higashimine: "Can I push them a little? Sorry, sorry, sorry, ah." Though nervous about handling a 200kg pig for the first time, 15 minutes after starting work, they finished replacing the straw! Higashimine: "They've become a little cute, so now I can touch them. I was scared until just now." Higashimine has already gotten used to the pigs. Gradually, they pick up the pace and continue working. Matsuba: "(Normally) they're too scared to even touch them. Higashimine quickly got used to them, and she has surprisingly good taste." And 30 minutes later...! Higashimine: "Please have your bed... It's ready, thank you for your hard work." Matsuba: "There are about 12 to 13 babies in her belly." Higashimine: "Good luck, Mom, eat lots." Feeding costs 8 million yen a month! Helping to feed the piglets Next, we help feed the piglets, which are about 3 months old, equivalent to middle school age in human terms. When we asked about the cost of feeding the piglets... Matsuba: "About 8 million yen a month." Higashimine: "Just for food?" Matsuba: "Just for food." Matsuba: "They eat a lot." Higashimine: "There are 800 of them, you know." Matsuba: "Let's put them on the far right." Higashimine: "Oh, it's a huge traffic jam." Higashimine: "Master! They keep poking me." Matsuba: "They love them." Higashimine: "Eat your foo...