BERKSHIRE PIGS FOR SALE.
Located near Davidson, Saskatchewan, CANADA
We do not ship internationally.
To maintain our herd's health and biosecurity, all farm visits are strictly by appointment only.
Heritage Berkshire Breeding Stock & Weanlings
When you want more control over the food on your table, it means you are going to have to raise it yourself. Raising pigs can seem intimidating if you haven’t done it before. Choosing the right breed is the first step.
If you aren’t sure where to start, Berkshire pigs are the perfect breed choice. They have a great temperament and are a true joy to be around.
Easy to keep and quieter than some breeds, we don’t find that they overroot the pasture (though this depends on how much room you give them). They even love to free range in winter.
Be warned, you might get addicted!
Every year, our customers send us messages and pictures saying how much they love how calm and friendly our pigs are.
We specialize in raising this hardy breed because they are perfect for the harsh Canadian Climate. A great all-around pig that not only gives you pork with outstanding flavour but also high-quality fat, the perfect alternative to seed oils.
Whether you want to start your own herd or just raise your own meat, we offer registered and unregistered stock, so we have something to suit your farm, and you don’t need to be experienced as we are here to help you get started.
We offer both registered and unregistered breeding stock as well as weanlings for meat, the Berkshire breed is perfect for beginner farmers, homesteaders and small-scale farms.
Hi I’m Joanna.
With over 15 years raising heritage Berkshire pigs and 30+ years of experience in the meat industry (I know I don’t look that old lol),
I believe that we should have better food choices. If that means you have to raise your own then I’m here to help.
Whether you are looking for Berkshire pigs or help and advice on raising and marketing them I can help!
Practical Advice: Check out my blog “raising pigs”for information about raising pigs.
E-books: I’ve put my 30+ years of experience into two e-books:
Personal Consulting: I also offer one-on-one consulting for more personalized information. Just send me an email to joanna@berkshirepork.net
About our Pigs
Our focus is on pigs that are a joy to be around, while having all the traits of the Heritage Berkshire breed.
We raise our pigs naturally. This means they run around our pasture, have access to shelter, wallow holes, clean drinking water and eat locally grown grain. They are:-
hardy and can handle the extremes of the Canadian climate
quiet - some breeds are very vocal, not good if you aren't a morning person!
have a great temperament, both boars and sows
has superb meat quality
good milk production
disease resistant
excellent mothers
longevity - our oldest sow is 10 years old and still producing good litters.
well socialized.
Ethical and Natural Raising:
No Clipped Teeth or Tail Docking: While this is common practice in crowded commercial barns to prevent injury from stress and boredom, we don’t find it necessary because our pigs are free-range with plenty of space.
Diet: While our pigs love to free-range and graze on grass, it is not their main diet—they need grain to thrive and stay healthy. We feed a custom-made blend of non-GMO grains that is sourced locally. We do not give our pigs supermarket or grocery store food waste.
Antibiotics: While we do not use medicated or antibiotic-laden feeds, we are responsible owners. If an animal ever gets sick, we work with our veterinarian to provide the necessary treatment to ensure they are well cared for.
Free-Range Year-Round: Our pigs live outdoors year-round, with access to many shelters to protect them from the elements.
Breeding Pigs - Boars and Gilts
Occasionally, we have unregistered pigs available. These are still our genetics and have all the same traits of our Registered Berkshires. You won’t receive any background information with our unregistered pigs.
ORDER YOUR BREEDING BOAR EARLY
Don’t leave finding a boar until the last minute. We haven’t yet figured out how to produce an instant adult boar, and we don’t have the facilities to keep lots of them around.
Young Breeding Boars and Gilts are available between 8 and 12 weeks old.
Registered starts at $600
Unregistered $400
Older Breeding Gilts and Sows - Prices vary depending on age and bloodlines.
Deposits - we require a deposit to hold all our pigs. We don’t take your deposit until we are close to weaning the pigs.
Pigs not picked up on the agreed date will be subject to $5/day boarding fee.
Weanlings for meat
Our meat weanlings are castrated males and start at $200
Deposits - we require a deposit to hold all our pigs. We don’t take your deposit until we are close to weaning the pigs.
Pigs not picked up on the agreed date will be subject to $5/day boarding fee.