Red Wattle Hog - Characteristics

Characteristics

Red Wattle hogs typically weigh 400-800 pounds but can reach 1500 pounds. They typically measure four feet in height by eight feet length. Boars are larger than sows. They normally have eight to ten piglets per litter but can have up to 16. They are well known for their rapid growth rate, foraging ability, disease resistance, and hardiness. They also have wattles alongside there jowl on each side.

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