Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

OUR FARM: ANIMALS
Rabbits - Horses - Chickens - Goats - Cow - Mule - Sheep - Pigs - Turkeys

Pigs
Swine were very popular on the Pennsylvania German farm. They were the primary source of meat from chops, to loins, to bacon, sausage, and scrapple. Every part of the pig was put to use. For example, the intestines were saved for casings, the stomach was stuffed with pork, potatos or other food, the bladder was used to make a small ball for children and the lard was used for candles, cooking, and soap.

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Quick Facts - Brief History of the Yorkshire - Resources

Quick Facts :

The female pig is called a sow, the male a boar, and baby pigs are called piglets. Pigs eat corn, oats, grain, vegetables, and slop. Our pigs are of the Yorkshire breed (see below).

Fun Facts: Pigs roll in the mud (wallow) in order to stay cool because they can't sweat. The mud also keeps them from getting sunburned.

Brief History:

The Yorkshire breed was developed in county York, England and came to America in the 1830's.

Resources:

Here are some other books and websites to check out for more information about draft horses.

- Brief History of the Yorkshire Pig Breed (Oklahoma State University)
- National Swine Registry