In their wild state pigs are forest animals. Until the late 18th century, they were grazed in woodland semi-wild, finding their own food. Only when sows were ready to have piglets would they be brought into the shelter of sties. Today, pig farmers usually keep pigs in covered units. Most are bred to grow quickly and produce lean meat.
Pigs happily eat cereals, vegetable crops, and by products from milking or even brewing.
They provide us with pork, bacon, sausagemeat, and ham, their skins are used for leather, their bristly hair for brushes, and their organs for life-saving medical drugs. There are 7 rare breeds of pig, these are shown below. As you go around the farm, colour in the pictures. Underneath each drawing list the good features of each breed. Berkshire Saddleback British Lop Gloucester Old Spot Middle White Tamworth Large Black Q17.