Buyer question
How big does a Hampshire pig get?
Our Animal Library lists the Hampshire pig at sows 450–600 lb (mature weight).
Source: the Hampshire pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Hampshire pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Hampshire pigs were developed in Kentucky from English imports and are black with a white belt around the shoulders. They are lean, well-muscled and a common sire breed for market hogs and youth shows.
What to weigh
Some Hampshires carry the RN gene, which can reduce pork quality. Ask for test results on breeding stock.