The American Guinea Hog

The American Guinea Hog is one of the oldest breeds in the US. They thrive off of minimum feed and can make the best use of what they find to eat in the woods. Farmers used to let these hogs out into the woods all day and then call them back to the barn at night by shaking a bucket of feed.

There are many reasons to love this breed. They are gentle and have a very calm personality which makes them easy to handle. They are extremely hardy and need little to no help giving birth. They are also lard pigs which means they give some of the most nutritious and delicious fat for cooking, baking and also for treating skin issues.

The American Guinea Hog is looked down upon by a lot of farmers because it is a slow growing pig and does not get as large as other breeds. These things are true, however, the pork from these hogs is very flavorful because of their fat. For families who are not looking to invest a lot of money in freezer space and a large hog, the American Guinea Hog is the perfect size. They require minimal freezer space and you are not spending $1,000 for 300 lbs of meat. Consider investing in a whole hog today!