Duroc Pig

Duroc Pig – Complete Description

About Duroc Pig
Duroc Pig is one of the world’s most popular pig breeds, originating from the United States. It is
famous for its reddish-brown color, fast growth, strong disease resistance, excellent feed conversion,
and premium meat quality.

Size & Lifespan
• Adult Boar Weight: 300–450 kg
• Adult Sow Weight: 250–350 kg
• Height: 90–110 cm
• Lifespan: 10–15 years
• Color: Golden Red to Dark Red

Food Habits (What Does It Eat?)
Duroc Pigs enjoy:
• Maize (Corn)
• Wheat Bran
• Rice Bran
• Soybean Meal
• Vegetables
• Fruits (limited quantity)
• Commercial Pig Feed
• Fish Meal
• Mineral Mixture
• Fresh Clean Water

Water Requirement
Fresh clean drinking water should always be available.
Foods to Avoid

Do NOT feed:
• Moldy Feed
• Rotten Vegetables
• Plastic Materials
• Toxic Plants
• Spoiled Food Waste
• Excess Salt
• Dirty or Contaminated Water

Breeding Information
• Breeding Age: 7–8 months
• Best Breeding Age: 8–24 months
• Gestation Period: Approximately 114 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days)
• Piglets Per Birth: Usually 8–12 piglets
• Weaning Age: 4–8 weeks

Piglet Care
• Piglets should receive colostrum immediately after birth.
• Keep piglets warm and dry.
• Provide clean bedding.
• Follow vaccination and deworming schedules.
• Ensure balanced nutrition for healthy growth.

Housing & Maintenance
Shelter Requirements
• Clean and dry pig shed
• Good ventilation
• Protection from rain and direct sunlight
• Proper drainage system
• Spacious pens for movement

Daily Care
• Fresh feed daily
• Clean drinking water
• Regular pen cleaning
• Proper waste management
• Mineral and vitamin supplementation

Health Care
• Regular deworming
• Vaccination schedule
• Disease monitoring
• Veterinary health checkups
• Hygienic environment

Special Features
• Fast growth rate
• Excellent feed conversion
• Premium meat quality
• Strong disease resistance
• High fertility
• Popular commercial pig breed

Contact Information
Sri Krishna Poultry Farm
7795553935
9741235052