Ready to get some feeder pigs? Whether you’re looking to be more self sufficient or just want some great tasting meat for the freezer, pigs are a great place to get started! Now the main question: How much feed is this pig going to need? Feeder pigs need 600-700 pounds of feed per pig to…
Thinking about raising some pigs for the freezer? How do you get there? What do you need to feed those little porkers now to get them growing and off to a healthy start? Pigs need 16% ground or pelleted feed from 60-80 pounds body weight, 14% feed from 80-160 pounds body weight and 13.5% feed…
What you are paying for Cost Slaughter fee for pigs less than 300 pounds $100/each Slaughter fee for pigs more than 300 pounds $0.60/pound Curing and smoking $0.70/pound Organic $0.30/pound Stuffed Sausage $0.40/pound Bratwurst (10 flavor mixes to choose from) $0.70/pound Breakfast Links $1.00/pound Smoked Sausage $1.35/pound Here are the prices and options for pork…
Choosing breeding stock is exciting and a time that will hopefully mark the start of a new successful business for you and your farm! You’re bound to have a lot of choices and questions, let’s get going! Choose breeding stock pigs by defining what you want (your priority), listing out any thing you do not…
Finding the right sheep breed for you and your farm is incredibly important. Do you get what the neighbors have or should you get something unusual? There is a lot of information online, where do you start? The right sheep breed for you fits your main purpose for your flock, requires only the management activities…
Interested in raising some birds and looking for something different than chickens or ducks? Consider the guinea: a hardy and unusual bird (in both looks and behavior), that does well on small farms. Guinea fowl cost $4.75-6.75 each and need $8-10 of feed (25 pounds of high protein feed) to reach adult size. Adult guineas…
Stage of production or growth Feed Cost: Bulk100# bags @ feed mill Feed Cost: Brand Name50# bags @ farm store Sow while nursing $170.80 $307.44 Sow during gestation $106.40 $191.52 Creep feed for piglets $10.00 each$100 for litter $18.00 each$180.00 for litter Feed after weaning $12.00 each$120 for litter $21.60 each$216.00 for litter Total: 10…
Nothing beats homegrown pork for flavor and peace of mind! Once that freezer is full, can be sure your family is going to eat well this year. Not to mention the cost savings when you raise your own pigs! Here’s the big question-what breed of pig to get? The best breed of pig for meat…
You’ve started raising a few feeder pigs and are well on your way to having a freezer full of the highest quality, wonderfully flavorful pork! Now, the big question: How do you know when those pigs are ready to butcher? Most pigs in the U.S. would be butchered at 250-300 pounds live weight or between…
Should you raise sheep or goats? It’s a big question for a small livestock owner. Sheep and goats, despite being close to the same size, are very different in how they interact with people. Let’s look into which one (or both!) will suit you and your farm better. While sheep and goats are both small…