As the crisp air of September begins to settle in, smallholders across the UK must shift their focus to the unique demands of autumn livestock nutrition. This season heralds a time of preparation, requiring adjustments in feeding, grazing management, and...
Characteristics The Oxford Sandy and Black is named for its colouring. It has a rust (or sandy brown) coloured skin with black patches across its body, It is noted for being particularly striking and attractive compared to many other native...
Characteristics The British Lop is a a large, white-skinned pig with lop ears hanging forward over the face, which is where its name comes from. It has a long frame and Its body is heavy-set and much bigger in the...
Characteristics The Welsh Pig is a medium sized white pig with a long, lean but muscular body. Its body is pear shaped and has lop-ears. Its head is moderately wide and has a straight nose. The loped ears do not...
Characteristics Britain’s only entirely black pig. They are very large with large loped ears covering its eyes. Physically the Large Black is a long, deep bodied pig. The all black colouring helps protect it from sunburn. They are hardy, yet docile. ...
