The Mangalitsa pig has curly hair that we typically describe as similar to a poodle. They are a Hungarian heritage breed known for their docile nature and delicious pork. Since moving to Colorado our 12 year old daughter has started raising Mangalitsa pigs.

The Mangalica pig grows a thick, curly coat of hair. The only other pig breed noted for having a long coat is the extinct Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig of England. The name Mangalica derives from Serbo-Croatian, meaning approximately roll-shaped and suggesting the animals are well fed. [4] .

The Curly Pigs, Enniskillen. 1,228 likes · 27 talking about this · 1 was here. We are the proud owners of 64 (& counting) Mangalitza pigs, born and bred and soon to be cured in the heart of...

2014年3月14日 · Meet the Mangalitsa, the Hairy Pig That’s the Kobe Beef of Pork We talk to a breeder and importer about this wild and wooly breed that’s become a favorite with farmers and eaters. #All Star #Animals #Culture & Heritage #Plants & Crops

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2020年7月24日 · The 3-year-old Mangalitsa pig, a breed known colloquially as “the pig-sheep,” is covered in thick, curly hair during the winter months. His coat is double-layered like a dog's, with long wiry hair protecting a soft, fluffy undercoat. Angus came to Peace Ridge Sanctuary in 2018, skinny and neglected.

2020年12月2日 · Mangalitsa or Mangalica is a rare breed of pig of Hungarian origin that has an unusual growth of curly hair over its body, akin to that of a sheep. The fleece can be black, or red, but is most commonly blond.

2014年5月4日 · Mangalitsa or Mangalica is a rare breed of pig of Hungarian origin that has an unusual growth of curly hair over its body, akin to that of a sheep. The fleece can be black, or red, but is most commonly blond.

The Mangalica pig breed, also known as Mangalitsa, Mangalitza, or Bruce, is particularly recommended for homesteading and small farms. But this is not a rule. Anyone who wants to add a bit of diversity to their livestock can raise them. Mangalica pigs are used for their meat in meat production and for their lard.

Its name means “hog with a lot of lard” and is pronounced mahn-ga-leets-ah. Not only does the Mangalica pig have a lot of lard, it has a lot of curly hair which makes it resemble a sheep. The fleece can be black, or red, but is most commonly blond.