Buyer question
Is a Hampshire pig good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Hampshire pig 3 out of 5 for beginners (good with experience).
Source: the Hampshire pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Hampshire pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Hampshire pigs were developed in Kentucky from English imports and are black with a white belt around the shoulders. They are lean, well-muscled and a common sire breed for market hogs and youth shows.
- Temperament
- Active, alert
- Best fit
- Market hogs, 4-H
- Docility
- 3 out of 5 (Active)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
What to weigh
Some Hampshires carry the RN gene, which can reduce pork quality. Ask for test results on breeding stock.