Berkshire Pigs
Scientific Name: Sus scrofa domesticus
Berkshire pigs are a traditional British breed recognised as a priority breed on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust list. This means they’re considered at higher risk of decline, with conservation programmes in place to protect and strengthen their numbers, helping to safeguard this historic British breed for the future.
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Size Fact
Berkshire Pigs typically grow to a length of 134 to 178cm.
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Food Fact
Pigs drink between 3 to 8 gallons of water daily!
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Fun Fact
The Berkshire pig is the oldest recorded pedigree pig breed in Britain, originally dating back to the 1790s!
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