Fantasy people knows no bounds.

Fantasy people knows no bounds. A striking example of this - bred in the 19th century by the selector pig with thick hair which forms zavitochki like scrawl.
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It was originally derived type 2 woolly pigs - British "Lincolnshire" Hungarian pig breeds Mangalitza. The main difference between them is in the colors of their coats. But the first since 1972 have completely disappeared since growing market demanding and rapidly maturing pigs and pig hairy under these parameters do not fall. Now in the world there is only one race - the Hungarian mangalica.



A thick hair coat allows them to easily carry heavy winter frosts and summer rescues from insects. From a distance, a herd of woolly pigs quietly easily confused with a herd of sheep. For this, they even got another name "sheep pig." Mangalica divided into 4 types: black, red, white, and mixed. Black type is gradually disappearing.



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White type



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Black type



Hungarian mangalica tranquil character, softer and Curly long fur and fat meat. This breed is easy enough in the content: pigs do not require a warm environment, they do not need to be vaccinated, and they eat almost any plant foods (vegetables, fruits and herbs).



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The meat is considered a delicacy hairy pigs. Even beauty and the small number does not save these pigs from a kitchen knife. But because of this, they still exist. As long as there is demand, it will offer. The population of pigs in the world is very small.



Female mangalica brings a large number of piglets: the first litter - 4-5 piglets in the next times their number increases. Ripen piglets at the age of 7-8 months.



Piglets Hungarian mangalica



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