Buyer question
How long does a Berkshire pig live?
Our Animal Library gives the Berkshire pig a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Berkshire pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Berkshire pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Berkshires come from Berkshire, England, and are black with six white points. They are prized for dark, well-marbled, flavorful pork, sold as Kurobuta in Japan, and are a favorite for premium direct-market pork.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy outdoors)
- Origin
- Berkshire, England
- Best fit
- Premium pork, pasture
- Temperament
- Docile, curious
What to weigh
Berkshires grow slower than commercial breeds and put on more fat. They root heavily on pasture.