pigs: Hereford Hog

Wallow around with these five heritage hog breeds.

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Pigs have flavorful meat. Our detailed guide lists some of the best pig breeds for meat and what to expect when keeping them.

Baby Hereford Pigs - OMG, how adorbs are these guys? Especially on a farm with Hereford cattle! Hereford pigs are a mid to large meat breed, docile in nature. Sows may grow to about 600 & boars about 800lbs, but generally this lean meat hog would be ready for slaughter in 6 months @ about 250-300lbs.

If you are looking for a pig breed with high-quality meat, high fertility rates & easy to maintain, look no further than the Hereford Pig.

Where did the Hereford pig originate? Read more about the Hereford pig breed, an easygoing hog that adapts nicely to most climates.

We are a small hobby farm in Mississippi where we raise Hereford hogs. Thought you all might enjoy seeing some pictures