Pig Farming
C = Commercial farming, MF = Medium farms, SF = Small farms, H = Homestanding, P = Pets
1 = Very easy, 2 = Moderately Easy, 3 = Moderate, 4 = Moderately Hard, 5 = Hard
Breeds of Pigs | Good For | Growth Rate | Max Weight | Easy to Raise (1-5) |
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Landrace | C, SF, H | 5 to 6 months | 700 lbs (320 kg) | 1 |
Large White | C, SF, H | 5 to 7 months | 840 lbs (380 kg) | 1 |
Mangalica | SF, H | 16 to 18 months | 275 lbs (125 kg) | 3 |
Red Wattle | C,H,SF,MF | ~ 7 months | 800 lbs (360 kg) | 3 |
Idaho Pasture | C,H,SF,MF | 8 to 9 months | 400 lbs (180 kg) | 4 |
Gloucestershire Old Spots | C,H,SF,MF | 6 to 8 months | 600 lbs (270kg) | 3 |
Piétrain | C,H,SF,MF | 4 months | 570 lbs (258 kg) | 3 |
Vietnamese Pot-bellied | H, P | 24 + months | 200 lbs (90 kg) | 3 |
Tamworth | H,SF | 7 to 8 months | 800 lbs (360 kg) | 2 |
Kunekune | H,P | 12 to 15 months | 440 lbs (200 kg) | 3 |
Hereford | C,H,SF,MF | 6-8 months | 800 lbs (360 kg) | 3 |
Black Iberian | H,SF | 12 to 14 months | 520 lbs (235 kg) | 4 |
American Guinea Hog | C,H,SF,MF | 2 to 3 years | 300 lbs (136 kg) | 4 |
Berkshire | C,H,SF,MF | 5 to 6 months | 600 lbs (270 kg) | 2 |
Middle White | H,SF | 4 to 6 months | 617 lbs (280 kg) | 1 |
Cinta Senese | H,SF | 12-14 months | 660 lbs (300 kg) | 4 |
Large Black | H,SF | 8 to 10 months | 750 lbs (340 kg) | 3 |
Wessex Saddleback | H,SF, MF | 5 to 7 months | 700 lbs (318 kg) | 3 |