Buyer question
How long does a Mulefoot pig live?
Our Animal Library gives the Mulefoot pig a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Mulefoot pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Mulefoot pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Mulefoots are an American heritage breed named for their solid, uncloven hooves. They are black, calm and good foragers, raised on pasture for richly marbled pork, and are among the rarest pig breeds in the US.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Pasture hardy)
- Origin
- United States
- Best fit
- Pasture farms, heritage herds
- Temperament
- Docile, gentle
What to weigh
Mulefoots grow slowly and are rare, so breeding stock is limited. They do best on pasture with good fencing and shelter.