The Sow Herd
CH ILF Tapeka 56++ | Thumbelina
(CH ILF Landjager x BAIN Willa)
Based on her genetic background, we had very high expectations for this sow out of the gate. Thumbelina has yet to let us down, and has served as a true building piece. She is our go-to for improving carcass traits, and holds our on-farm record for 21-day litter weight.
PSP Tapeka 13++ | Bodini 22-1
(G CH SMK Takoma x CH ILF Thumbelina)
Bodini has been a standout from day one. Sound foot structure, volume, spring of rib, and a 4.9 LEA at 12 months earned her a slot. She is an excellent mother, and weans heavy pigs. Today, she has proven herself to be an asset in the PSP sow herd.
PSP Tapeka 14++ | Pralines 'n Cream 22-2
(G CH SMK Takoma x CH ILF Thumbelina)
One of the best ever born here... Pralines is the thickest muscled female in the 22 litter, scanning at a 5.9 LEA. She is proving herself as a replacement gilt generator.
SCR Wilsons Gina 6 | Marge
(G CH SCR Stitch x SMK Abigail)
Really excited to have this sow join the herd. Grand-daughter to CAM Theadora, Marge maintains her large frame size, and length of body. Thank you Meadowlark Farm for this opportunity.
Reference Sows
CAM Wilsons Gina 11 | Theadora
(BVF Theodore x XTC Tiara)
A "super sow" for productivity within the Kunekune breed. In 8 parities she averaged 10.9 pigs per litter, with a total farrowed of 87 pigs across her lifetime! Theadora is as long bodied as we've seen them come, great mothering ability, and has proven to be a true sow generator. Our herd boar SMK Takoma is out of a Theadora daughter, SMK Takara. Several gilts are working their way into the PSP sow herd.
Supreme National CH USA Jenny 190 | Tetley Tea
(G CH USA Bakers Man x LOZ Tea Cozy)
Bakers Man daughter number three, Tetley Tea! Studying the Bakers Man daughters side by side, the flexibility and length of body coming from Tea Cozy's influence in the mix is impressive. These characteristics are largely responsible for Tetley's success in the ring, and we are on our toes to see what will come out of her next! Pork Panel genomics reveal homozygous markers for favorable pork tenderness, moisture, marbling, and meat quality.
CH PSP Tapeka 9+ | Buttercream
(S CH USA Galloway x CH ILF Thumbelina)
Thick muscled, leaner growing sow with good breed character and classic look. Carcass merit scanning displayed a backfat measurement of 0.93 inches, and LEA of 5.0 in². SNP testing confirms favorable genes for pork tenderness and moisture traits. Took Champion Senior Yearling sow under Al Snedegar and Howard Parrish in 2024 Royal Christmas Show.
CH PSP Tapeka 15+ | Galaxy 22-3
(G CH SMK Takoma x CH ILF Thumbelina)
The "heavy-weight" of the 22 litter gilts, this female is stout from the ground up and from shoulder to hip. Lots of of natural volume, and spring of rib in this girl. As she is maturing, we're seeing her as an impressive, complete package female. She brought forth a 5.38 in² LEA, and 3.5% IMF. In the 2024 Royal Christmas Show, she took Champion Junior Yearling female under judges Al Snedegar and Howard Parrish.