• Is wild Boar the same as domestic pig?

No, it is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig. A wild boar has a long nose , compact body and thick dark bristles all over its body.  Also, the fibres in the meat are different to pork. 

• What is the meat like?

Wild Boar meat is a healthy lean meat. The fat on a wild boar is layered under the skin instead of being marbled through the meat so it can be discarded of if necessary. The meat is dark in colour like beef and has a lot more texture to it compared to domestic pork.

• How do you cook Wild Boar?

Due to the meat being lean, wild boar must be cooked slowly otherwise the meat will dry out and become tough. The best way is low and slow, slow cookers are perfect for roasts as it cooks it nice and slowly.

• If you raise them on your farm then they can’t be wild...

Wild boar is a breed. All of our animals are raised in their natural environment in woodland areas . We give them straw and hay so they can make their own nests to have their young in. The are fed a natural diet of green feed, alfalfa hay and grass.

• Are wild boars dangerous?

Yes they can be, especially if you corner them , go near the young or if you come across  them unexpectedly.  You always have to keep on your guard whenever you are near them and always make sure they know you are there so then you don’t scare them and keep away from the young ones.