Animals at a soon-to-close community farm have begun to be moved to new homes, with two hairy Hungarian hogs being among the first to be shipped out.

Sprite and Tango, a pair of Mangalitza pigs, have been relocated from Jenny Wray Farm at Birdworld to the Countryside Regeneration Trust’s Pierrepoint Farm in Frensham.

The move takes place as Birdworld embarks on a multi-million pound renovation of the park, which includes the closure of Jenny Wren Farm.

Kerriann McLackland, the CRT’s head of estates, said: “The pigs will really be helping us out.

“Managlitzas, whilst not a British rare breed, were in danger of extinction as recently as 1993 and seeing them supporting both farming and conservation is really special.”

Pigs play a key role in regenerative farming by foraging to create bare ground, allowing a wider range of plant species to thrive and boosting wildlife diversity.

“We are delighted to be able to provide a new home for these Mangalitza pigs from our neighbours at Birdworld,” added Kerriann.

Farmer Kayleigh Robb said: “They will join my British saddlebacks, which are already at the farm. Pigs are a great help with regenerative farming, and they will spend the winter turning over 20 acres of arable and pasture.

“I think they will make a great addition to Pierrepont and I’m happy to give them a home.”

Polly Braham, living collection manager at Birdworld, said: “They have been much loved by all our staff and extremely popular with so many Birdworld visitors, ever since they joined us as piglets three years ago.

“While they will be hugely missed, these brothers are still young and energetic, and ready for pastures new and all the adventures this will bring.”

Originating from Hungary, the Mangalitza is the only surviving domestic pig breed with long hair.