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Herd Sires
Welcome to the Herd Sire part of our ranch. The boys
featured here are a significant part of our conservation
work. These herd sires contribute a large portion of the
genetics to our breeding programs and to the genetic diversity
of their breed.
Each of these boys is cared for throughout
the year, even when not in service (not breeding). They
are critical to our program, but a costly contribution.
By sponsoring one of our boys, you will enable us to maintain
a higher number of herd sires, thereby increasing the overall
genetic diversity of the breed. This diversity helps all
who wish to preserve these breeds.
Sponsorship comes with several perks. We
will name you as a sponsor of your selected sire on our
web page. You will receive updates on the breeding, siring
and general status & photos of your selected sire via email.
You will receive a receipt for your sponsorship.
We suggest a minimum sponsorship of $25
to be used directly for the care of your selected sire.
Let's Take A Look
At Our Boys!
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George ~ American Guinea
Hog
George is the Ambassador of Guinea Hogs and the patriarch
of our herd. George has a sunny disposition and has
made many trips to events to meet people and show
them how wonderful and personable Guinea Hogs are.
He loves to eat, especially bananas and cinnamon toast.
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Archimedes ~ American
Mulefoot Hog
Archimedes was the first boar to live at Maveric.
He has been a wonderful herd sire, being prolific
and easy to manage. He has taught us much about working
with pigs, as he is a kind and gentle animal, with
obvious pig instincts. Offspring of Archimedes have
helped to establish many other Mulefoot breeders across
the United States and Canada.
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Bullwinkle
~ American Guinea Hog
Bullwinkle is a large and lovable Guinea Hog. He
has been in service at Maveric for 2 years, and at
other farms for many years prior to coming to live
with us. Bullwinkle is from a line of Guineas that
has fuzzy ears and a shaggy coat, making him and his
offspring attractive and almost comical looking.
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Carlos ~ American Guinea
Hog
Carlos (and his brother Peter) are the only two remaining
boars from the Hale line of Guineas. Initially thought
to be extinct, this line was brought to us via our
friends, the Hesters, in Indiana. Carlos is a chubby
and talkative boar who loves to bask in the sun.
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Peter ~ American Guinea
Hog
Peter is a large and reserved boar, who prefers time
with the sows to the company of his human caretakers.
He is genetically significant as he is one of the
two remaining boars from the Hale line. Peter produces
wonderfully chunky piglets that are vigorous and growthy.
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Holliday's
Big Boy ~ American Mulefoot Hog
Big Boy is a very prolific boar, direct from the
RM Holliday herd. We estimate his age at about 8 YO.
He has a wonderful personality and is easy to be around.
His offspring have the typical mulefoot haircoat and
straight tail.
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Holliday's
Yankee Boy ~ American Mulefoot Hog
Yankee is a wonderful boar direct from the RM Holliday
herd. He is an aged man, believed to be nearly 10
years old. He is still vital and interested in the
sows. We continue to breed him ,as he is genetically
significant in the Mulefoot population and produces
wonderful piglets.
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Borquin
~ Ossabaw Island Hog
Borquin is a somewhat shy boar with a friendly disposition.
He has very primitive and interesting features, including
fringed ears. Borquin is now retired from the program
at Purdue, and will spend his days breeding and showing
off for the visitors at Maveric.
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