You can and should make a profit off of every pig you raise, the question is how many pigs do you need to raise to hit your net income goal for your pig business. You need one pig that is sold for more than the cost to raise it, to make a profit. Most people…
Consumers want pork from pigs raised in a happy and healthy environment, pigs that live a good life. The opportunity to make a business out of raising healthy pigs is high in many parts of the world. What’s the outlook for pigs in your area? Are pigs a likely good investment of your time and…
Pig prices, that’s a big topic! Depending on who you are talking to, pig prices could be for selling feeder pigs, ready to butcher pigs, breeding stock or wholes, halves or cuts! We need some clarity, what pig is selling for which price? I’ve put together a list of the current prices for all of…
So, you’ve got a small pig operation and you’re wondering when is the best time to sell your pigs. Actually, this is not as simple as it sounds, since what you should do depends on the purpose you are raising the pigs for. The great news is that once you’ve settled on your main purpose…
Thinking about raising some pigs to sell? Before getting started, you need to have a plan. You can make money raising pigs, as long as feed costs are kept low and you are selling the type of pig your market wants. Starting a new business is exciting! I know it can be easy to get…
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…