Large yet mild-mannered, the Red Wattle hog is a breed that small-scale producers and homesteaders should consider. They adapted well and became popular due to their hardiness, gentle nature, rapid growth rate and active foraging instinct. Spotted. My only concern on having Red Wattles long term was the size. The exact origin of the breed is not certain, but the name that graces the pages of history is that of H.C. Wengler. They were to New Orleans in the late 1700's by the French. The hogs came from New Caledonia, which is a French Island in the South Pacific by Australia. They grew faster than expected and into the 300 lbs range. Status: Critical. They will get to a butcher weight of 225 275 at 6 7 months of age depending on their environment. 15. Other breeds or cross breeds are not allowed. In 1965, Wengler set out to find the red, wattled hogs he remembered from his youth. Welcome to Arrowhead Farms, LLC. The wattles have no known function. Red Wattle Hog Association has 1,818 members. The Red Wattle is a large, red hog with a fleshy wattle attached to each side of the neck. (RWHA). The Red Wattle comes in a variety of shades of red, some with black specks or patches, and red and black hair. The Red Wattle hog is noted for its wattles, fleshy appendages which hang on each side of the neck. Legend has it that the Red Wattle hog was brought to America from New Caledonia Island in the 1700s by French settlers. Marc had read about Red Wattle hogs previously, and when we found a supplier in Michigan, we decided to make the five-hour drive and bring home three baby Red Wattles. They all were mild mannered, friendly pigs. The Red Wattle comes in a variety of shades of red, some with black specks or patches, and red and black hair. The meat was outstanding loved it. Home Of The Red Wattle Hog. We have Feeders for sale as well as USDA packaged pork. This site is operated by the Board of Directors of the Red Wattle Hog Association. Red Wattle Pig Trivia. Red Wattle pork is fine-textured, luscious and lean, earning this pig a spot on the Ark of Taste. Although Red Wattles are minor breeds in terms of numbers, they are starting to gain some traction with chefs and food critiques around the country. Red Wattle. The Red Wattle is a large, red hog with a fleshy wattle attached to each side of the neck. We had a 2 Red Wattles and a Duroc and they turned the hog pen into a moon scape and rutted it up big time. Red Wattle hogs are quite famous because of their hardiness, foraging activity, and rapid growth rate. 636-456-4929 or 636-359-4929 or 636-359-4927. The breed was a lean meat type and the flavor excellent. Red Wattle Also known by: Red Waddle. Their color can range from red to almost black. The wattles have no known function. In response, we decided to get more of the breed. They are a single gene characteristic and usually pass to crossbred offspring. Red Wattles are excellent mothers, with a litter size of 10-15 piglets. They are a single gene characteristic and usually pass to crossbred offspring. Red Wattle Hogs The Heritage Hog That Produces Gourmet Pork. Arrowhead Farms is a privately owned family farm producing quality Red Wattle Pork. Try Our EASY PAYMENT PLAN today !!! This site is for the discussion of Red Wattle hogs or anything that may pertain generally to swine. The hair is usually straight and fairly thick. The Red Wattles were raised with two other hog breeds, but one of our customers indicated a preference for the Red Wattle.