Our Guinea Hogs, Lucky and Dove, joined our ranch in the summer of 2010.
I wasn't sure if I could handle pigs, so the small size of American Guinea Hogs seemed like a good choice. Their temperament has lived up to the claims- I just love these little hogs!
I wasn't sure if I could handle pigs, so the small size of American Guinea Hogs seemed like a good choice. Their temperament has lived up to the claims- I just love these little hogs!
Our boar, Lucky, is cooperative, friendly and loves rolling over for belly rubs.
He even enjoys babysitting.
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Dove is charming, loves attention and welcomes everyone she meets. Here she is, begging for scratches at The National Heirloom Exposition:
the pigs are moved around the garden and other weedy areas where their tilling ability can be put to good use. After they have removed all the weeds and loosened the soil, I throw down some cover crop seed.
I also use them as pigerators to turn compost.
Video of that is Here.
They are useful animals to have on a family farm,
as well as providing deep red pork that is favored by chefs
and described as juicy, flavorful and delicious.
and described as juicy, flavorful and delicious.
Dove has
been producing large litters.We have healthy and socialized, registered Guinea Hog piglets
for breeding stock, and barrows for meat or pets,
available for sale. Like Star.Rose Ranch on Facebook
for updates about our guinea hogs.
Our American Guinea Hogs are registered with
Pedigrees of Dove & Lucky available upon request.
