Essay On Chester White Pigs

Over the years small pork farms have been closing down. The reason this is happening is because big pork farmers are making the most money. But in reality we need the small pork farmers because the big pork farmers use the small ones for a source of pigs.

One of the reasons pig farming has changed so much because of the growing technology. We have adopted these new ways for the safety of the pigs. Such as the increased safeness in there food which has allowed them to live longer. It is also easier to keep track of your pig farm using technology. Since small pig farmers might not have technology it makes it harder for them to run their farm. This is most likely why most small farms close down.

The bigger the pig farm equals the more money

Often referred to as one of the bacon producing breeds due to the lean carcass and ability to forage well. The Tamworth pig is considered as threatened on the Livestock Conservancy listings. The Tamworth pig originated in England. The color is a range of red and anything light to dark is acceptable. Spots are not desirable in the Tamworth.

Chester White Pig:

Chester Whites are popular with pig farmers for a couple important reasons. They make great mothers and they live long lives. The color should be all white with only small spots of color permissible. The ears on Chester White are not erect but are not completely floppy like the Large Black either. They are known for good mothering ability and hardiness. Chester Whites are stocky built and have a highly muscled carcass. This is considered a heritage breed that was developed in Chester County Pennsylvania.

Large Black Pig:

The Large Black pig breed is known for hardiness and adaptability. The Large Black is a lean pig that does well foraging. The Large Black pig has made a comeback with people interested in raising pastured pork. At one time in England, the Large Black was the most popular breed. The popularity of the breed was due to the delicious meat and bacon it produced from mostly foraging. When choosing a Large Black pig you might fall in love with the way the floppy ears fall down over the

Durocs are a pretty reddish brown color and fairly agreeable in temperament. Originally one of the larger breeds of market hogs but now rating in the medium size range. Most of our pigs are Duroc or Duroc Cross and we have found them to be mostly pleasant as Sows, with good mothering tendencies. The piglets wean easily and forage at an early age. The meat is tender, with a great flavor from the vegetable, hay and foraging diet. Many of our pigs have Yorkshire cross in them, adding to the good disposition and foraging ability.

Hampshire Pig: the Hampshire pig breed is one of the earliest recorded breeds in America, bred in Kentucky. Originally imported from Scotland and England as the Old English Breed. The name was changed to Hampshire along the way. They are black with a white strip of belting around the shoulders and body which can reach down the front legs. A smaller leaner pig, the Hampshire has a large loin and lower back fat amount than other breeds.

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