A farm in Bradford has bred a litter of pigs with a difference.
Born only two weeks ago at St Leonard’s farm, Esholt, six miniature oinkers were brought in to the world by piggy parents, Bonny and Clyde.
Now a tiny seven inches long, these porkers weigh in at under a pound and share their hay with baby goats and chicks.
Farmer James Wainhouse said: “This is her first litter of six piglets and because they are micro pigs, they are a lot smaller than the normal domestic pigs and we have them on show here for people to stroke and hold.”
The litter is proving to be a hit with visitors of all ages, some even hoping to take them home as pets. However, farmer James will be vetting any future owners.
He said: “When we do sell them, we will make sure that anyone that does want to buy them knows a little bit about the animal, knows where to put them, how to look after them and has a licence.”
The pigs, which don’t yet have names, are expected to grow no longer than two feet long and around 18 inches high.
BCB's Claire Blackmore has been getting muddy with the animals.
Onlinepig by BCB News
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