How is The Pig Preserve different from a traditional sanctuary?
The Pig Preserve differs from a more traditional sanctuary mainly in that we try, to the extent possible, to provide a large, pristine, natural area for the pigs to live in. More traditional sanctuaries are frequently forced to keep large numbers of pigs in a relatively small, confined area due to constraints of land, time, manpower and/or funding. The Pig Preserve, with 100 acres of land, can offer pigs acres and acres of woods, pastures, ponds, hollers and hills on which to roam. Our experience over the past 20 years has clearly shown us that pigs love to wander and explore their environment. They are intelligent, inquisitive and very active creatures. Giving pigs the space and freedom to roam allows them to engage in pig-like activities to their hearts’ content. With the ability to exercise and roam the pigs stay mobileexercising their legs, muscles and joints; wearing down their hoofs; burning calories; increasing their cardio-vascular capacity; and making each day an exciting chal
