RED WATTLES ARE HERE!
In February of 2008, I saw an article about Red Wattle Hogs in a magazine. I thought it was interesting how the breed had become endangered and how truly huge these hogs are, so I showed it to Brian. I thought he would find it interesting. I never dreamed what would happen next.
"I want these hogs!" Those four little words were followed by several weeks of research. We learned Red Wattles are gentle giants often maturing at over 1000 pounds and can be 4 feet tall and 7 feet long. According to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, red wattles are gentle, excellent foragers, great mothers and the piglets grow rapidly. From everything we read they appeared to be a perfect fit for our grass fed farm. Further research revealed that they yield delicious, juicy pork.
Sounded good. So in June of 2008, on our honeymoon, we brought 2 gilts and a young boar home from Missouri: Arthur, Petunia and Gertrude. We named the girls with my daughter’s nick names from when she was little. I’m not sure she felt honored by the naming, but she did laugh when I told her their names. We went back to Missouri in November for a bred sow and a mature boar, Samson and Dancer. Then to Lousiana for two piglets: Babe and George. Then in July back to Louisiana for more hogs from Ronnie Andrus, long time Red Wattle Breeder. We brought home 3 sows and a boar: Jenna, Joyce, Slim Pickens and Homer. Then back to Missouri in October to Bud Nichol's. This time we brought home: Atlas, Muddy Dove, Morning Star, Trailblazer, Gilta , Jewel and her litter of piglets.
We are very happy with our RWs. They are all very gentle pigs and easy to work around. We've built pastures for each of our 4 RW families. We're looking looking forward to more piglets.There isn't anything cuter than little baby Red Wattles.
We have delicious Red Wattle pork available throughout the year and piglets for sale as they are weaned. To reserve pork or piglets please call Brian at:812-521-1063 or email kissmygrassfarm@hotmail.com
RED WATTLES ARE HERE!
In February of 2008, I saw an article about Red Wattle Hogs in a magazine. I thought it was interesting how the breed had become endangered and how truly huge these hogs are, so I showed it to Brian. I thought he would find it interesting. I never dreamed what would happen next.
"I want these hogs!" Those four little words were followed by several weeks of research. We learned Red Wattles are gentle giants often maturing at over 1000 pounds and can be 4 feet tall and 7 feet long. According to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, red wattles are gentle, excellent foragers, great mothers and the piglets grow rapidly. From everything we read they appeared to be a perfect fit for our grass fed farm. Further research revealed that they yield delicious, juicy pork.
Sounded good. So in June of 2008, on our honeymoon, we brought 2 gilts and a young boar home from Missouri: Arthur, Petunia and Gertrude. We named the girls with my daughter’s nick names from when she was little. I’m not sure she felt honored by the naming, but she did laugh when I told her their names. We went back to Missouri in November for a bred sow and a mature boar, Samson and Dancer. Then to Lousiana for two piglets: Babe and George. Then in July back to Louisiana for more hogs from Ronnie Andrus, long time Red Wattle Breeder. We brought home 3 sows and a boar: Jenna, Joyce, Slim Pickens and Homer. Then back to Missouri in October to Bud Nichol's. This time we brought home: Atlas, Muddy Dove, Morning Star, Trailblazer, Gilta , Jewel and her litter of piglets.
We are very happy with our RWs. They are all very gentle pigs and easy to work around. We've built pastures for each of our 4 RW families. We're looking looking forward to more piglets.There isn't anything cuter than little baby Red Wattles.
We have delicious Red Wattle pork available throughout the year and piglets for sale as they are weaned. To reserve pork or piglets please call Brian at:812-521-1063 or email kissmygrassfarm@hotmail.com