Our Heritage Pigs

The gentle giants.... these beautiful animals are on the critically endangered species list worldwide. Originally brought to Canada from England in the late 1800's, these large hogs do well on pasture and enjoy space to roam. When pork production became industrialized in the 1950's, the large blacks did not do well in confinement and were slower growing so producers stopped raising them. This animal has amazing marbling in the meat which you can not find in the factory pork raised today. Our large blacks are free-range and live outside year round enjoying foraging and rooting in the forest. They live up to their name and can grow to 600-700lbs when fully mature.

The feral hog.... these energetic hogs were brought from Spain to Ossabaw Island in Georgia, US in the 1600's. This breed is hardy and does well in the Canadian winters. Our line is spotted black, white and brown. They have thick bristly hair covering them. Ossawbaws are excellent foragers and enjoying roaming our forest. They are a smaller breed ranging from 150-250lbs. Their meat in flavour and texture resembles that of the famous jamón ibérico  pig used for cured meat products in Spain as they are direct descendants. Their high percentage of healthy monounsaturated fat and beautiful marbling makes excellent charcuterie. They also make delicious whole hog roasts.