The other one I recommend is Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs. It’s a personal preference! And the quality is not even in the same league, not to mention the fact it’s 100% organic. Not sure how close that is to where you are. We may lose some efficiency to get there, but for us it is 100% worth it to get the pork that we want on our plate. Grain price is going to be a huge factor, as is butchering costs. Thanks . Now let’s get started learning the all the factors that go into the cost to raise your pig! It’s a balancing act of enough space for activity and to maximize clearing, but not too much that we are spending a ridiculous amount of money on feed. The other big category of costs is recurring each time you do a batch of pigs and in general goes up as the number of pigs you raise goes up. When you’re starting out with livestock it can be hard to judge what your costs are going to be. How big was the largest pig at butchering? Is this true? 3-4:1 is considered normal for pigs. These are toxins created by different molds that get into an animals feed by improper harvesting and storage of grains. Once a pig reaches 250-280ish pounds, there is a noted drop in their feed conversion efficiency. A good rule of thumb is 1 pound of meat to 1 quart of cooler space. You should be able to find a friend or neighbor that wants to buy that other pig. You are what you eat, and the animal you’re eating is what IT ate. Always buy it in bulk if you can properly store it, it saves a TON of money. It depends on the pigs breed, age, price of piglets in your area, quality and quantity of feed. –Aggression between animals. Genetically they are pre-programmed to put on weight differently, and this is something that cannot be completely changed through feed. Absolutely. If so, I would love to hear about it! I cannot give you an exact dollar amount that it will cost to raise a pig for meat. This is a big part of why large scale operations have such efficient FCR’s whether it be pigs or even meat chickens. Market weight is generally considered to be 220 pounds, although I do raise them a big bigger because we use the lard. I also can’t help but think how much better my numbers would have been if Smidge wasn’t in the picture. The whole Storey’s Guide series is a reliable source of information on raising all kinds of homestead animals – bees, goats, chickens, and more! That … A pig can be butchered at any age, but generally, they're butchered at about 230 lbs., 200 lbs. and then reweigh it. You just need to have a pretty good idea, so you know if you’re doing well or spending too much money. Thank you!! Apr 6, 2008 #2 FarmGirl01 Songster. Some people may shudder looking at my FCR of 3.70 last year and think “how horribly inefficient!” But I’m over here like, “have you seen how cheaply I was able to raise my organic/non gmo/soy free pork? Failed to subscribe, please contact admin. Remember, these are commercial hogs though, not the average homesteaders stock. Beware of the temptation to go and buy the cheapest feed you can. There are so many ways to cut costs, and factors that will affect the cost to raise a pig for meat. The total amount it will cost to raise a pig depends on a lot of factors. In the commercial industry, they are constantly striving to improve the genetics to produce an efficient FCR closer to this 300 pound range. Im in the process of buying a 7 acre farm in Northern California and I have been searching everywhere trying to get an idea of cost for raising pigs and a steer. Some of the local ones here offer curing and smoking of hams and bellies as well as sausage however you want it. While any scraps/kitchen waste and forage the pigs have are icing on the cake, likely grain is the bulk of diet. I am raising a few pigs, We have berk lacombe cross right now we bought as new feeders at about 30-50lbs. Now I set up for this last year and we figured on avg $320.00 was the cost of purchasing and feed to bring them to 280-300lb slaughter wt. That’s a much more do-able project! So, here comes the answer that everyone hates to hear… it depends. So, think about that. Brandy, Forest raised pigs do well and clean out undergrowth. Is that bad? Bummer. You must log in or register to reply here. Luckily, on a homestead we don’t need to be that exact. You’d need to check with someone local to you who provides that service to figure out the price. https://youtu.be/ZtzmaxvknE0 Best wishes! Like anything else with homesteading there is no one right way to do it. When I sell a pig to someone else, my price is based off of these numbers (adjusted for real feed/fuel prices in the current year). It includes fat, bones and meat, all of which are things that we get back from the butcher. The variables are endless. Do you have an idea of what the cost was to care for your pig when you were in 4-H? The largest was Sheldon last year he hung at 289 pounds. I pay a little over $3! Not only do our pigs have an exceptional quality of life running around a half acre at a time, but using those muscles creates delicious pork. There is no way to determine how much meat you get versus meat and bone unless you debone every. Hopefully I have been able to give you some food for thought, as well as shed some light on raising your own pork! She was a runt, and sometimes you get a pig that just doesn’t want to grow. Infrastructure covers: Then you have recurring per-pig expenses. Market weight is generally considered to be 220 pounds, although I do raise them a big bigger because we use the lard. We’ve done a rotating system before so they could rotate around a central shelter. They pasture well. Do you have any other questions about the cost to raise a pig? First up is infrastructure. Here is the bottom line estimate for Joshua and me here at The Wallow in 2014 raising the minimum of 2 pigs: $50 x 2 – Price of piglets$200 x 2 – Feed cost$250 – Fuel cost$200 – Infrastructure (fencing, housing, etc) and misc (health care, bedding, etc)$125 x 2 – Processing fee. Thats through winter too when they are fighting to stay warm. That’s a good point – that the company for the pig doesn’t have to be pigs. My processor charges a few dollars more these days, but feed costs have stayed almost exactly the same! winter is the time to prep so you’re ready to hit the ground running come spring! While FCR may seem cut and dry, like many things it isn’t. Please consult a licensed pediatrician for any and all health related matters.Baby Schooling is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. For the best possible site experience please take a moment to disable your AdBlocker. Now that we’ve moved the pigs out into the pasture, Joshua built them a shed. We have settled on a 55 gallon waterer that Joshua made that cost maybe $40 in supplies. One year we got a “good deal” that turned out not-so-good when the pigs had gotten an infection as babies that led to them not growing very well. That's the best route to go, IMHO. One frightened squeal from a baby pig can turn that docile mother pig into a killing machine. It’s the bees knees when you want to do a whole hog, because you can often get a 200# live weight hog for less than 2/3 market. If you want your goats or cows to be able to graze the land, keep in mind that pigs will destroy your pasture unless you have a vast amount of space or are intensively rotating through many areas. But let me start out giving you one example of how much it can cost, and then we’ll go over some of those various factors. We prefer to sell piglets as feeders as opposed to finished. They can have devastating effects not only on the animals overall health and reproduction, but growth. Numbers are very powerful! –Health of the pasture. Pigs can be pets, if you know what’s good for them. Make your own Sausage, Head Cheese, Hams, Bacon and so forth...JJ. It seems like every year we are trying out a different method! But if you’re paying $500 in feed *alone* there’s something off with your operation. Feb 5, 2008 2,076 22 191 AR. My pigs run in the woods free while burning calories in the process. GB household pork purchases. Roger, you didn't say where you are and I'm sure cost varies with location. Is there any concerns with these co-habiting? If you don’t personally know someone who raises them, you can be left in the dark. Download our eBook and get 35+ new ideas to get free baby stuff today! The potential for genetic capability was there, just look at her brothers. They don’t seem to have a problem with it ! –Aggression around young. Same feed, same housing, same everything, and you will get a different result in the meat. But, I can shed some light on different factors that affect growth, and share what it costs to raise my pigs. Perhaps you could get away with it if your pig was going to be penned with cows, goats, or sheep. These are the basics you need to understand and implement. I would warn new homesteaders who are thinking about breeding a mature pig and raising a litter of piglets to sell. I would be greatful for your help ! We breed ourselves and I didn’t “buy” them, but I still put a dollar amount on them that would be what we would have sold/expected to pay for similar pigs. Good luck! I have achieved as low as 2:1. Oh my gosh Kate, I’m so glad you wrote this!! There are SO MANY VARIABLES at play that affect the cost to raise a pig for meat. of gain starting with a 30 lb. Experimenting with different breeds and crosses to achieve the ideal combination of growth and marbling is a popular option. Rearing and finishing 7kg - 110kg . How much would i pay for 4 pigs. BUT, what I can do is hit on the “biggies” that are going to have the greatest affect on the cost to raise a pig for meat. It’s probably overkill if you are only raising 2 but we’ve raised as many as 6 and feeding time can get hectic! Total = $600 cost to raise a pig for a 275 lb pig at market weight. We can get a piglet for $40-50. Thanks in advance. Hence the slowly creeping market weight size. Heritage crosses are what we breed and raise for our own consumption. How much is a baby pig? As you’re learning about raising pigs, I’ve got a couple of book suggestions for you. If you have enough space it may not be an issue. We have very few health care costs will our pigs. They WILL attack other animals (even you!) But you will get attached and can’t see your baby go. Nothing can be more vicious and dangerous than a mother pig who thinks who piglets are in danger. The size of the hog at butcher all comes down to a matter of personal preference. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of quality feed. They pasture well. Be careful around mother pigs. Other kinds of fencing include hog panels and woven wire. The first and second batches of pigs we did here at The Wallow I tried to plant forage for them, but those calories are completely insignificant in their overall diet. Then butchering on top, It all depends on what you want for cuts. So, quality is paramount. We have really gone through feeding and watering equipment. Still, it is good to know what the standard is, so that you have something to compare to.
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