2011年6月10日 · In the spirit of summertime barbecues, or “pig-pickin’s” as they’re called in the South, let’s explore some historic hog breeds and the unique histories, flavors and personalities that are influencing the rebirth of the sustainable agriculture movement.

In this post, I’ll go over the top six heritage breeds that you can use on your own homestead. 1. Red Wattle. Red wattle is commonly identified through their color (which ranges from light blonde-red to a deep rust-red) and distinctive wattles.

2017年3月9日 · Choosing the best heritage hog breeds for the homestead offers challenges all its own. Who knew there were so many choices? Preserving endangered and/or heritage breeds is a goal we set for ourselves.

2016年9月7日 · Discover the profit potential of raising and selling pastured heritage pigs for pork. When was the last time you sank your teeth into a real pork chop? Not a dry, tasteless chop from the supermarket but a succulent, rich chop from a heritage pig, pink-fleshed and juicy with a nice lacing of fat along the edge.

2024年6月14日 · Two traditional types of hogs have been raised on homesteads and farms in America: for bacon and for lard. Bacon pigs breeds are raised to be more muscular than lard pigs.

2024年4月11日 · Choosing a Homestead Heritage pig breed for your farm is not just a practical decision, but also a nod to the preservation of their heritage. By selecting and raising these breeds, you are contributing to the conservation of their unique genetic traits and characteristics.

All pig breeds are adaptable for any climate provided they have dry shelter and protection from the winds. In hot conditions pigs need shade, ample water, and, ideally, a mud wallow. Thrive on a diet higher in fiber and roughage; known to be an extremely docile and sedentary breed.

2022年4月8日 · Heritage breeds live longer and adapt well to outdoor survival, completely different from your average commercial chickens that are kept in artificial, environmentally-controlled henhouses—or in smaller individual cages.

Heritage pigs often provide farmers with better feed conversion and better resistance to disease. Not only that, but heritage pigs are undeniably fun to raise. Here’s everything you need to know about raising heritage breed pigs on your homestead.