Buyer question
Is a Gloucestershire Old Spot pig good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Gloucestershire Old Spot pig 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first pig).
Source: the Gloucestershire Old Spot pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Gloucestershire Old Spot pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Gloucestershire Old Spots come from England and are white with black spots and lop ears. They are docile, hardy pasture pigs, once known as orchard pigs for grazing on fallen fruit.
- Temperament
- Docile, gentle
- Best fit
- Pasture, orchards
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very docile)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy outdoors)
What to weigh
Their pale skin can burn in strong sun. They grow slower and put on more fat than commercial breeds.