L. Bonje Gioja

L. Bonje Gioja, American guinea hogs, Champaign, Illinois, serve Champaign County and central Illinois near Chicago. Gioja has been breeding heritage hogs for more than a decade and follows guidelines from breed associations, including routine health screenings and participation in lineage registries. Every litter is born and socialized on the family’s pasture, where piglets learn gentle handling and free-range behaviors under watchful care. The farm environment combines fenced paddocks with natural wood shelters, offering animals space to forage and rest in shaded areas.

Feeding protocols feature rotational pasture grazing alongside supplemental grains tested for quality and local forage to support balanced nutrition and soil health. New owners often note a calm temperament and alert curiosity in their hogs as they adapt smoothly to varied settings. Biosecurity measures and regular veterinary checkups ensure each animal meets health benchmarks common in small-scale farms across the region. This approach supports the preservation of a historic American breed while nurturing pigs suited to diverse homestead and farm environments.