Buyer question
How long does a Tamworth pig live?
Our Animal Library gives the Tamworth pig a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Tamworth pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Tamworth pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Tamworths come from England and are ginger-red pigs with long snouts. They are active foragers and a bacon-type breed, known for hardiness and good performance on pasture and in woods.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Hardy outdoors)
- Origin
- Staffordshire, England
- Best fit
- Pasture, woodlots
- Temperament
- Active, curious
What to weigh
Tamworths are active and root heavily, so they need strong fencing and rotation. They grow slower than commercial breeds.