Why aren't pig farms raising wild boars?

In the US, in many places it is also illegal to farm-raise wild boars due to the growing feral pig problem and the greater ease with which they can survive in the wild. Besides, there are plenty of places like game farms that do raise “wild boar” and there are domestic breeds that are very close to the wild state as well (like Tamworths or Ossabaw Island Hogs). read more

Along with her husband, Colby, Schulyer raises pigs – as well as chickens and sheep — at Climbing Tree Farm, a 390-acre farm in New Lebanon, New York. And it’s not just any pork. read more

Mature boars should not be kept together as they will fight and cause each other serious injury. There is some debate as to whether boars should be kept alone or with another younger male pig for company. Wild boars tend to live relatively solitary lives, joining the female group only during mating season. read more