Feeding time for our Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park 🍏🍎 #JimmysFarm #OldSpotPigs #FarmLife #GloucestershireOldSpot | Jimmy Doherty

Did you know we have Gloucestershire Old Spots here at the orchard? 🐷 These heritage pigs are known for their friendly personalities and distinctive spots — plus, they play an important role in keeping our orchard healthy. #ShowaltersOrchard #OldHillCider #VirginiaIsForLovers #VisitVirginia #FamilyOwned #ShenandoahValley #60Years #VACider | Showalters Orchard and Greenhouse

We're so excited to welcome a farrow of Gloucestershire Old Spots! These little ones are not only adorable but also play an important role in our farm ecosystem. Known for their gentle nature and ability to thrive on pasture, the Old Spots happily munch on the apples we grow, reducing waste and helping keep the orchard floor clean. Their natural foraging instincts make them a perfect fit for our sustainable farming practices, and we can't wait to watch them grow alongside our fruit trees. 🐷 #vi

We get asked a lot if our Gloucestershire Old Spots root… yes they do, they are pigs… pigs root 🤷🏼‍♀️ I wouldn’t say they are super destructive though. I know some farms have them on larger acreage and they do more grazing than rooting. Ours especially start rooting when we’ve had lots of moisture. Here’s a short video of their area and their rooting habits. They love tree roots! #gloucestershireoldspot | Malvitz Family Farm

Our Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs love a cold cabbage treat on a warm day. ⁠ This native breed of pig is known for its docility, intelligence, prolificity, and hardiness. Because the breed has often been kept in orchards, it has earned the nickname of “The Orchard Pig” and the legend that the black spots are bruises from falling apples. | The Lost Gardens of Heligan