Buyer question
Is a Chester White pig good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Chester White pig 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first pig).
Source: the Chester White pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Chester White pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Chester Whites were developed in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the 1800s. They are white with drooping ears, known for good mothering and durability, and are common in commercial crossbreeding and youth shows.
- Temperament
- Docile
- Best fit
- Maternal herds, 4-H
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Docile)
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Sunburns outdoors)
What to weigh
White skin sunburns easily outdoors. They need shade and a wallow in summer.