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Our pigs are the good old-fashioned Gloucester Old Spot. The breed originally came from the Berkeley Vale, between Gloucester and Bristol.
The Gloucester Old Spot is one of the oldest spotted pedigree breeds in the world, they are placid and easily managed – the most laid back pig.
The Gloucester Old Spot breed society was formed in 1913, this was much later than sheep and cattle societies because the pig was a peasants animal, a scavenger and was never highly regarded. The breed was usually kept in the cider and perry pear orchards in South West England and on dairy farms. Windfall fruit and waste from the dairies supplemented its grazing habit. Local folklore says that the spots on its back are bruises from falling fruit.
They are also well known for their ‘built in apple sauce flavour’ and excellent crackling and produce some of the best tasting pork and bacon. |
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Gloucester Old Spot Sow and Litter
Dale Piglets |
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