We asked you to tell us about your beloved livestock breeds, and you answered. Connecticut farmers Chris & Mavis Newton wrote in to tell us all about keeping the Gloucestershire Old Spots breed of pigs!
We really enjoy the docile nature of Gloucestershire Old Spots pigs. Both the sows and boars are mildly tempered.
The sows typically have large liters, and they deliver with ease. They make really good mothers. The meat quality from Gloucestershire Old Spots is exceptional with excellent marbling, which enhances the flavor.
We will definitely continue to raise registered Old Spots for many years.
—Chris & Mavis Newton, Baldwin Brook Farm, Canterbury, Connecticut
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of Hobby Farms magazine. Email us your thoughts (~250 words) and a photo of you and your livestock to hobbyfarms@hobbyfarms.com (subject line: I Love My Livestock!). We’ll publish our favorites in upcoming issues.
