WHY RAISE GUINEA HOGS
They Are Endangered
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DNA Verified as a Unique Hog Species
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Classified as Threatened by the Livestock Conservancy
They Are a Pleasure to Work With
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Calm, Gentle Temperaments
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Get Along Well With Other Livestock
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Moderate Size at Maturity (150-350 lbs.)
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Makes Home Processing Easier
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Makes Day-to-Day Handling Easier
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Makes Them Easier on Farm Infrastructure
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Variations in Size Offer Something for Every Farmer
They are Hardy & Thrifty
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Expert Foragers
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Require Far Less Supplemental Feed than Larger Breeds
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Work Well in Livestock Rotation Systems
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Perfect for Rejuvenating Unused Acreage
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Adapt Well to All Climates
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Sows Normally Farrow Easily and Without Assistance
They Produce Superior Pork
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American Guinea Hogs Produce Pork With Unparalleled Flavor, Texture, and Quality – Far Superior to Grocery Store Pork
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The Fat Is a Creamy, Melts-in-Your-Mouth Delight
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Mature Hogs (15+ months of age) Provide a Nice, Well-Marbled Carcass.
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Juvenile Hogs Make Top-notch Roasters.
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The Muscle:Fat Ratio Is Ideal for Charcuterie
Their Lard is Nutritious & Useful
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Cooking
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Soap Making
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Candle Making
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Skin Care Products
