Our Harewood Farm pigs are a special cross between two breeds, the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig and the New Zealand kunekune. Their black skin with short hair, short ears and a short snout make pot-bellied pigs easily recognisable, and their curly tail is a tell-tail sign that they are cross bred.
Pigs are known to have very sensitive skin. You will often see them wallowing in the mud, making sure they stay cool and protect their skin from the sunlight. The short, stiff hairs on their skin are called bristles and were once commonly used to make paint brushes! Pot-bellied pigs are said to make excellent pets and can be trained to perform various tricks.
Farm Experience
Our family of pygmy goats are a type of dwarf goat originating from West Africa. They are hardy little animals and can live in almost any climate although they do like a cosy shed to shelter in … Read more
Farm Experience
Our pair of alpacas here at Harewood Farm are of the Huacaya breed, originating from the Altiplano plateau in the Andes. Compared to the Suri breed, these alpacas are more bulky in appearance, … Read more