Buyer question
Is a Berkshire pig good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Berkshire pig 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first pig).
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.
- Temperament
- Docile, curious
- Best fit
- Premium pork, pasture
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Docile)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy outdoors)
What to weigh
Berkshires grow slower than commercial breeds and put on more fat. They root heavily on pasture.