Piggery Farm

Bantawa farm has different varieties of pigs such as Large White Yorkshire, Landrace, Duroc, Saddleblack, Hampshire and cross breeds etc.

Saddleblack Pig- is large deep in the body. It is black with a white saddle, sheet or band round the withers, shoulders and front legs, some white is allowed on the nose, tail and feet. It is lop-eared.

Male can reach up to320kg and female 270kg.

Hampshire Pig-The Hampshire pig characterized by erect ears, a black body and a white band around the middle covering the front legs.

Male weighs about 300+kg and female 226+kg

Duroc Pig- Duroc pigs are reddish-brown and golden yellow, large framed, medium lengthand muscular with partially drooping ears.

Male weighs about 362 kg and female 317 kg.

Large White Yorkshire Pig- has moderately long head, slightly dished face and a broad snout.

Male can reach up to 350-380kg and female 260-300kg.

Landrace Pig- is white in colour with long bodies, fine hair, long snouts and heavy drooping ears.

Male weighs about 226-318kg and female 204-272kg.