the female breed evaluation, Yorkshire sires excel Chester White for 21-day litter weight per female exposed. These results reflect a measure of the Chester White female fertility (Table 2) and the Yorkshire breeding ability (Table 4). Crossbred females of Berkshire and Yorkshire or

The Chester White, the white hog with moderate sized, drooping ears, has often been tabbed “the mother breed.” They may not be the fastest of gainers and their pigs can be a bit smaller at birth, but that is often a result of larger numbers born in a litter.

the female breed evaluation, Yorkshire sires excel Chester for 21-day litter weight per female exposed. These reflect a measure of the Chester White female (Table2) and the Yorkshire breeding ability 4) . Crossbred females of Berkshire and Yorkshire or breeding rank high in 21-day litter weight per exposed (Table 3). Crossbred females of

The three white breeds, Yorkshire, Landrace and Chester White are known for maternal traits, i.e., they excel as sows with large litters. The five dark breeds, Duroc, Hampshire, Poland China, Spotted and Berkshire, are known for carcass or terminal traits, i.e., they excel as boars to produce market pigs.

The Chester White is the most durable of the white breeds; it can gain as much as 1.36 pounds (0.62 kg) a day and gain 1 pound (0.45 kg) for every 3 pounds (1.4 kg) of grain it is fed. Their pale color leaves Chester Whites prone to sunburn; they …

2019年11月11日 · Chester Whites are homesteader gold. Medium size white pigs with drooping ears; Known for muscle quality and durability; Great breeding stock choice for a homesteader or small farmer; Poland China known for their gains . Large Black pig with drooping ears and white points; Quiet disposition; Known for leanness, muscle and good gains

Chester Whites originated in Chester County, Pa., from which their name was formed. These white hogs with droopy, medium-sized ears are known for their mothering ability, durability and soundness. Packers also tout their muscle quality. Chester White The hogs with “the belt,” Hampshires are the fourth-most recorded breed in the United States.

2011年6月15日 · Here are some photos of pigs out of our York sow and Duroc boar, we got white with a little red on the forehead and what looked like red Hamps. Both of the parents are purebred. Very nice piglets Linn and this is what I so much liked about this cross.

2016年9月7日 · Chester Whites are large, white pigs with semi-floppy ears and slightly dished faces. They have long bodies and extra-large hams. They’re known for hardiness, fast maturity, easygoing dispositions and lean but nicely marbled pork.

2024年7月24日 · The Chester white breed of hogs is known as a maternal breed. “That’s what they’ve been used for, for years. They rase large litters and they milk heavy,” said Neil Albertson of Albertson Genetics.