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    Know Your Pigs
    Know Your Pigs
    Know Your Pigs
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    Know Your Pigs

    By Jack Byard

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    Did you know that pigs are smarter than your average 3-year-old? In this pocket-sized guide, you'll discover loads of interesting facts about 29 popular breeds of pigs, including their appearance, history and breeding, and details of its personality. From the American Guinea Hog who loves a good belly rub, to the hardy Yorkshire who is happiest foraging outdoors, this fully revised and updated edition is a fascinating and fun guide that will turn both young and old into a pig enthusiast.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOld Pond Books
    Release dateJan 7, 2020
    ISBN9781913618056
    Know Your Pigs
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    Jack Byard

    Jack Byard was born in Bradford in Yorkshire where he lived and worked all his life. He always had a deep affection for his rural heritage and so wrote his first book, Know Your Sheep, with a view to sharing with others the countryside that he loves. Three years later there is no sign of a quiet retirement for Jack just yet. Know Your Pigs is his sixth book.

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      Know Your Pigs - Jack Byard

      1American Guinea Hog

      Characteristics

      Weight: Male/female 150–300 lb (68–136 kg).

      Colour: Usually solid black; occasionally white points at the feet and tip of nose (due to a recessive gene).

      Upright ears and a curly tail.

      Unique to the United States, the American guinea hog is a critically endangered breed. It was originally imported from the Canary Islands and West Africa in the 17th century. Having been crossed with breeds that are now extinct, it is impossible to create an accurate picture of this animal’s true history. One possible ancestor is the small, black Essex pig, known to have lived in the southeastern United States where most American guinea hogs are found today.

      In the early days, the breed was expected to forage for its own food—roots, grass, nuts, rodents, and even snakes. The American guinea hog is now kept on small farms and large ranches, where it keeps the area clear of vermin. The hog’s friendly, docile nature is an added bonus; this tough little pig is not averse to having a good tummy rub and a back

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