Dealing with an Aggressive Barrow

[OneFineAcre]

Im not sure how much he weighs probably 150-200

A 10 month old barrow that only weighs 150-200 lbs is not very good

 

[luvmypets]

A 10 month old barrow that only weighs 150-200 lbs is not very good

They grow slow as they are a special breed.

 

[NH homesteader]

Just did a quick Internet search... Boy is it hard to find anything about them! But what I read said that they usually mature to butcher weight around a year. So no, they wouldn't be the same size as a standard pig. Just like a Guinea hog wouldn't be!

I don't know if butchering at larger than 250 is a breed thing either... I did read (in passing, truth fully I didn't spend much time due to the tiny phone screen lol), that some people let them mature beyond that because they want more fat for either flavor or because they use the lard.

I would have to more research to add more.

 

[luvmypets]

Yes, finding info on them is quite difficult.

 

[OneFineAcre]

They grow slow as they are a special breed.

I hope they are tasty

 

[luvmypets]

I hope they are tasty

You have no idea! Just thinking about it makes me

 

[Baymule]

My pigs were half Berkshire and half Large Black, both are heritage breeds, but put on weight faster then the Mangalitsa. I understand the desire to grow out this pig to full weight. But this animal is dangerous and needs to go.

 

[NH homesteader]

Did you ever hand feed him?

 

[luvmypets]

Nope

 

[Latestarter]

Well, she tried recently, but her glove got in the way... ETA Sorry, couldn't pass up on that one, but true enough...