![]() ![]() Katie Milhorn from Livin, Lovin, Farmin says this when asked to describe their Hereford pigs, “We raise heritage Herefords. They are also easy to find in the USA, making it an obvious choice for the homesteader. Often the choice of 4H participants because they are a gentle, lean, good looking pig. Hereford Pig – Hereford pigs are another heritage breed of hog. A smaller leaner pig, the Hampshire has a large loin and lower back fat amount than other breeds. They are black with a white strip of belting around the shoulders and body which can reach down the front legs. The name was changed to Hampshire along the way. Originally imported from Scotland and England as the Old English Breed. Hampshire Pig – The Hampshire pig breed is one of the earliest recorded breeds in America, bred in Kentucky. Many of our pigs have Yorkshire cross in them, adding to the good disposition and foraging ability. The meat is tender, with a great flavor from the vegetable, hay, and foraging diet. The piglets wean easily and forage at an early age. Most of our pigs are Duroc or Duroc Cross and we have found them to be mostly pleasant as sows, with good mothering tendencies. Originally one of the larger breeds of market hogs but now rating in the medium size range. Durocs are a pretty reddish-brown color and fairly agreeable in temperament. ![]() When choosing a Large Black pig you might fall in love with the way the floppy ears fall down over the eyes.ĭuroc Pig – Originating in America, the Duroc is known to be part of many of the crosses in commercial pork production hogs. The popularity of the breed was due to the delicious meat and bacon it produced from mostly foraging. At one time in England, the Large Black was the most popular breed. The Large Black pig has made a comeback with people interested in raising pastured pork. The Large Black is a lean pig that does well foraging. Large Black Pig – The Large Black pig breed is known for hardiness and adaptability. This is considered a heritage breed that was developed in Chester County Pennsylvania. Chester Whites are stocky built and have a highly muscled carcass. They are known for good mothering ability and hardiness. The ears on Chester White are not erect but are not completely floppy like the Large Black either. The color should be all white with only small spots of color permissible. They make great mothers and they live long lives. Spots are not desirable in the Tamworth.Ĭhester White Pig – Chester Whites are popular with pig farmers for a couple of important reasons. The color is a range of red and anything light to dark is acceptable. The Tamworth pig is considered as threatened on the Livestock Conservancy listings. Often referred to as one of the bacon producing breeds due to the lean carcass and ability to forage well. Tamworth Pig – A smaller size than some others mentioned here. Each homesteader will experience different types of personalities, and growth depending on the breeding program they were obtained from, the pasture and pig food that is fed to the animals and weather conditions. Her experience with raising Berkshires was a test of endurance as they did not gain as rapidly as expected and had to over winter. Because the piglets are bold and curious, Quinn from Reformation Acres does not recommend the breed. Berkshire pigs are hardy and considered easy keepers. They have a 600-pound average market weight is easily obtained with foraging. Originally from the Berk area in England, the Berkshires are a popular choice for meat production and possess an easy-going personality. The breed is also known for farrowing large litters.īerkshire Pig – Berkshire pigs are one of the oldest heritage breeds of hogs. The American Yorkshire was improved over the years by introducing lines of Yorkshire from Canada and Lines of English Large White from England. Also considered a bacon breed, Yorkshires produce a high percentage of lean meat on the carcass and low amount of backfat. The American Yorkshire is a good meat producer. American Yorkshire Pig (AKA English Large White) – A breed that originated in England. ![]()
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