History Acres Farm

Thomas Jefferson wrote about breeding Guinea Hogs. In November 1807 he wrote "I greatly prefer their size and form" and how he wanted to spread them across the country. Some questions remain if these are the same Guinea Hogs however our own research and reading of his Farm Book writings and others supports that these hogs are connected. The silhouette is pulled from an 1850 newspaper image.

Our farm, History Acres, logo inspired by 18th century tavern signs. With silhouettes of a Java chicken and a American Guinea Hog under an apple tree.

Our farm, History Acres, logo inspired by 18th century tavern signs. With silhouettes of a Java chicken and a American Guinea Hog under an apple tree.

Javas are considered the second oldest American chicken breed. They come in varieties of mottled, white, auburn, and black which was the original.

Dominique chickens are considered the first American breed of chickens. Stories include them arriving with the Pilgrims or an early French colony.

An article written in 1908 claims that Dominiques “woke Washington with their clarion calls, one farm near Valley Forge claims them as its denizens (inhabitants) for over a century."

Guinea Hogs produce amazing bacon that will make your tastebuds so happy you'll squeal. Silhouette is from an 1800's Guinea Hog image.

Just an American Guinea Hog because black pig stuff is hard to find. Silhouette is from an 1800's image of a Guinea Hog.