About Red Wattle Pigs
The Red Wattle
hog, or Red Wattle pig, is an American meet pig. They are red and and have
distinctive wattles or tassels.
They typically
weigh 600 - 800 pounds (270 - 360 kg). Large pigs can reach 1,200 pounds (540
kg), 4 feet (120 cm) in height and 8 feet (240 cm) in length. They normally
have 10 –15 piglets per litter. They grow fast, forage well, and are hardy,
mild-tempered and resistant to disease. They are suitable for extensive
management.
Red Wattle hogs
are on the threatened list of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC).
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