FARM TO TABLE | First Time Raising Pigs

We picked up our two Red Wattle Feeder Pigs from a breeder (Idle River Farms) in June 2018.  We paid $80 each for them.  They were pasture paddock raised for 6 months where we supplemented organic pig grain, with kitchen and garden waste.  Here is a breakdown of our return vs. cost:

2 Piglets $160
Total Feed $560
Processing Fee:  $440.00
Hanging weight at butcher:  483 Pounds

Total cost:  $1160 / 483 Pounds = $2.40 per pound

We hope we answered any questions people may have about our experience as first time "pig raisers".  If we missed anything at all, please drop a comment down below and we'll do our best to answer right away.  - Todd & Rachel
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