Buyer question
Is a Mulefoot pig good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Mulefoot pig 4 out of 5 for beginners (good pasture pig).
Source: the Mulefoot pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Mulefoot pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Mulefoots are an American heritage breed named for their solid, uncloven hooves. They are black, calm and good foragers, raised on pasture for richly marbled pork, and are among the rarest pig breeds in the US.
- Temperament
- Docile, gentle
- Best fit
- Pasture farms, heritage herds
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very docile)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Pasture hardy)
What to weigh
Mulefoots grow slowly and are rare, so breeding stock is limited. They do best on pasture with good fencing and shelter.