Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs (along with Tamworth, Berkshire, and Red Wattle Pigs) 

I have two GOS x Tamworth boars. They are 3 and a half years old. When they were about a year old, there was a massive fight over who spilled the water trough. After a long battle of what I think was about three hours, one of the pigs collapsed and it took a shot of cortisol and 40 minutes for him to get back on his feet. The vet didn't give him much of a chance but he was eating his favourite kiwis within the hour. Anyway, since then, I have kept them separately. They can see each other but there are sometimes signs that they would attack each other so I don't risk letting them in the same space. There is no way a fence like yours would keep them in. They have strong timber fences and the bigger boar' 'Bubbles' is now dismantling a galvanised steel gate, one bar at a time. It needs reinforcement today! Before the fight, they would cuddle up together and I could actually scratch them, cuddle them like you're doing with your boar while he's napping. I wish I could do that still, but I'm actually too wary of them. They get scratched over the fence regularly and love it. They love music and having the chats when there are people around they seem to enjoy the conversation. They definitely don't like strangers as much. Anyway, I love them dearly, I think they will live for another ten years or so hopefully.

It's amazing that those pigs are so friendly overall when there are so many of them. It's obvious that the farmers spend a lot of time with them and make sure to touch and pet them regularly. I really like the respect they show the pigs. Thanks for sharing this useful information.

Their pigs were very friendly and I love when it’s a family affair. Great series. Thank you! God Bless ~Lisa

What a bunch of happy, friendly pigs!

I love that "happy pig" chuckle they make.

Great information, Thank You

hi my granfather mr AE ball was the first person to bring gloucester old spot pigs to australia many years ago

And per our conversation at Paul's, you are correct and barrows are boars castrated as juveniles. I have enjoyed this series.

Beautiful friendly pigs here.. this was an awesome video... 🌻have a beautiful evening🌻

Definitely makes me want to try pigs this coming spring 💓💓💓 I think this is my favorite pig video yet!

This was a fantastic spot light on these breeds! You got to love it when you can literally kneel next a boar and pet and rub on them and their just so chill about it. Penelope at the end talkin' was heart warming, yes I know, I'm weird. lol Thank you for sharin' this series, I loved it. :)

Thank you , Dan. This has been a great series. I think the GOS are still may favorites.

They were in a class with my brother and I last year @ Brandon and Lauren's place! Really good folks! Would be great to get up there and see there operation sometime!

Your piggies need a scratch post :D

We were looking for old spots when we bought our crosses. Hard to find in my area right now. Great content and god bless!

This series is really making me want to raise pigs again. We had them when I was small and I don't even know what breed they were except they were huge to a 7 yo. Trying to outrun a momma when we went in to look at the babies. LOL

This is a great informative video. Thanks so much!

Great series. Thanks.

Volunteer oats?

We raise AGH and crossed last year with Berkshire boar. We have not managed any docile pigs yet as they do not let you touch them for more than a second, and the boar, forget it, he would rather hurl himself over a fence and impale himself rather than let a human touch him. We are all good with that and like the wildness in some respects. But your fence has to work and be HOT!

Big pigs!!! Guinea hogs for me still. Does anyone around you raise mule foot pigs? From what I’ve read they are one of the rarest of the rare.

very informative - thanks

Love your very informative video ! like to start our own old spot pig raising , how well do they do in cold climates ??

Hey you mentioned Bend, Or. I used to live there. Do you live in Oregon?

The coffee mug and the neckline. Perfect. I guess you forget you were filming today?

How does the average litter size and the growth rate of the GOS compare to your other breeds?

Is it profitable?

Whats sharkootery? 2:45

Useful info. Thanks, Dan. It'd be interesting to see a summarized comparison (if you plan to do such a thing) and hear your thoughts. Also, since it's occasionally enjoyable to state the obvious: that is a rather attractive woman. (It's OK; my wife agrees.)

Yummy :))

Do all pigs constantly scratch like these spotted ones?

QUEM E MELHOR BERKSHIRE OU GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Are you in the state of Oregon? If so what town?

What is pig lard used for?

She needs to check their ears. That’s not normal.

That was a very helpful video. Thank you for sharing your experience with these breeds!