A TRIO of rare breed woolly pigs have arrived at a farm near Chipping Norton.

Fairytale Farm is now the proud home of three female Mangalitsa pigs, a Hungarian breed recently threatened with extinction.

Nick Laister, owner of the farm, said: "Our three new girls are already a favourite with our staff because they are so gorgeous.

"With thick, woolly coasts and huge floppy ears, you might be forgiven for thinking that they are sheep from a distance.

"But they are in fact a very rare breed of pig called Mangalitsa. They have got to be the most attractive breed of pig in the world and I think our visitors are going to fall in love with them as quickly as our staff."

Mr Laister explained that in 1993 there were fewer than 150 Mangalitsa sows worldwide, but thanks to a small group of dedicated breeders the population was brought back from the verge of extinction.

He said: "We are therefore very proud to have these three beautiful girls at Fairytale Farm and we are sure that our visitors will love meeting them as they walk around our expanding animal area."

The pigs can now be seen at the farm, which is open every day until Sunday, October 30.

For more information about the farm, visit fairytalefarm.co.uk