A pig that’s ready to be processed into pork or sent “to market”. The ideal market weight for these animals changes with pork demand and usually market ready pigs weigh over 100kg.
An older pig, usually over about 60kg live weight; one that is in the finishing stage of its growth, nearing market weight.
If you’re thinking about starting with pigs, buying a few weaners is your best bet. Weaners are pigs that have been weaned from their mother – usually about 8 weeks old. They will have been eating solid food for quite a few weeks, and they should be fine without their mother at this stage.
First recognised in 1868 the Large White owes its origins to the old Yorkshire breed....
A sow is a mature female pig, generally 10+ months of age, who has farrowed at least one litter.
A gilt is a young female pig. This name is used whether it’s just a few months old getting close to its first birthday. ...
We take pride in the art of butchery, we have a great deal of respect for the animals we kill for you to eat....
Please visit our shop to order a your favourite pork cuts. Our animals are reared to the highest UK quality feeding, housing & welfare specifications. Afterall, you are what you eat…