Rusty Bucket Homestead

Rusty Bucket Homestead, Gloucestershire old spots pigs, Lucerne Valley, California, in the Mojave Desert region near San Bernardino are known for careful breeding and attentive care. Mike Yetto and Anita Yetto have dedicated years to maintaining herd health through regular screenings and guidance from national swine associations. Their focus on genetic soundness and temperament reflects a measured approach rather than trendy practices.

The pigs enjoy pasture-based living with access to shelter, rooting areas, and daily interaction with the family, fostering friendly dispositions. The homestead’s roots in traditional farm life shape a rhythm of seasonal breeding that emphasizes sow welfare and litter vitality. Many visitors remark on the clean facilities and well-socialized piglets, a testament to the couple’s steady commitment. They maintain a small herd to ensure each piglet receives focused care and socialization from an early age. Breeding stock is registered with breed associations and pedigrees are recorded for lineage tracking.