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Breeding Stock Available - This page is up-to-date as of March 20, 2010. Always more photos and info to come!
We are cutting back on litters in 2010 as we concentrate on strengthening the lines we have chosen to work, which includes the beginnings of developing Samson's offspring into a line that might be useful to other breeders.
Samson (who is 16 years old now) has a documented history, traced to a Virginia breeder. We had 2 litters by him for the first time in 2009. His genetics will be invaluable in strengthening the bloodlines of the American Guinea Hog. We will continue to carefully breed Samson for as long as he'd like to help us. He is aging quickly now as of March 2010. We are hoping that the two matings took. We did keep back a nice boar from his first litter. Sammy is shown below. We encourage midwest and west coast breeders to consider one of his offspring in 2010.
Samson's history - Samson spent most of his life at the Morris Farm Trust in Wiscassett, Maine. Samson and his original mate, Deliliah, were purchased as young piglets from a Virginia breeder by a couple in Maine who subsequently donated the them to the Morris Farm in 1994. At least one litter was born before Deliliah died while farrowing. We do not know where those animals are. Samson was alone ever since with the exception of his many human friends at the farm. Samson was on loan to us for two summers beginning in 2007 and is now making our farm his home to live out his retirement in the company of other hogs. We spent many months building up Samson's strength through a revised diet and large area to roam in a more natural setting. He is arthritic but has gained strength in his legs is quite mobile now. Since there were no breedings the first two years, we were afraid that Samson's age and limited mobility were a problem. We are happy to report that we have had 2 litters by him last season. We will continue to carefully breed Samson for as long as he'd like to help us.
Brothers CG, George as we call him, was born 06/26/04. George has a strong build and a comical face. He was the ALBC's 2008 Annual Conference's photo winner! Since many farms have George in their hogs' recent lineage, we've created a printable PDF of the winning photo for your wall! Click the link below. Way to go, George.
Sullbar Solo is our youngest active breeding boar on the farm. He has sired robust litters that inherit his size and length. Although it is not determined where it comes from yet, his litters when bred with Sadie below produce heavily red piglets. His is for sale as his genetics might be useful to another farm now. FOR SALE - A VERY GENTLE BOAR
Meet Back 40 Sadie. She is quite a bit smaller than our other sows and has large, forward ears. Sadie is a phenomenal mother who prefers to farrow outside. Her piglets are always robust and inherit the boar's size. She is friendly, rubs on your leg (or runs between the your legs) to say hello and she barks like a dog. So far, her piglets have been born red or have heavy red highlights. The red ones have turned black at about 3 - 4 months old. Sadie will always be with us, as her ability to thrive while having to compete with much larger animals and her excellent mothering skills make her an asset to the breed. Sadie is a strong Nebraska line hog and is a Bullwinkle granddaughter on both sides. Sadie has been bred to Samson for the first time in 2010. We hope the mating is successful. Samson seems to be declining in mobility. Anyone working with the Nebraska (Celesky) line might want to consider one of their offspring this year.
We added Little Girl to our 2009 breeding program. She is also a strong Nebraska line hog. We purchased Little Girl from the Beardsley Zoo. She was bred to Samson and had 8 healthy piglets in 2009. She is now bred to Samson's son, Sammy, for May 2010 piglets. Strengthen your Nebraska lines with a piglet from this litter. Little Girl is extremely friendly (she has to sleep on your foot), as she was bottle fed and handled daily by her keepers.
Bailey is a full Setty line hog (first generation) that we bred to George for spring 2010 piglets. Bailey is a large sow with longer hair and a long snout. She is a good mother whose litters are big and strong. She is very protective of everyone's babies. If you are concentrating on the Ohio (Setty) line, consider one of George and Bailey's offspring in 2010.
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