Ride Along! Front pasture check!

Ride along with Laura Jensen and Tracy Yarian as they check on Meishannpigs in the front pasture.
Dating ointment, the dog is OUT and up close and personal with Cinderella and the hoodlums.
Enjoy!

[@saruscrane4953]

Just discovered Meishan pigs recently and was wondering if they’re closely related to Berkshires since they have the black body with white legs. Huge Berkshire fan! Do Meishan boars get as big as Berkshire boars which can get up to 1,000+ lbs??? Thanks for all you’re doing to save this awesome breed from extinction!

[@meishanpreservation]

Thank you! No, they are not related to the berks. They are a stand alone breed, not a cross of other breeds. There are drawings of the Meishan in Darwin books and they've been the choice of emperors in China for over 5,000 years. That makes them the oldest domesticated breed of pig on the planet! They are a medium size hog so they do not reach 1,000 pounds. I have had some 3 year old sows weigh in at 650-700 pounds live weight. Their docile nature makes them a great choice too - along with their shallow rooting and amazing meat. Great questions!! Let me know if I can answer more. ~laura

[@nicholasforti9948]

God Bless what your doing. I want some piglets so badly. I'm a year away from being able to get some....

[@meishanpreservation]

Thank you!! Fortunately they'll be even easier to find in a another year! Woot! Woot! ~laura