We have pigs!
Our pigs did well last year so we decided to repeat the process. If you are interested in purchasing pasture raised pork for your freezer, keep reading. We have you covered!!
Our Pigs
Locally sourced: We purchased our pigs from a farm in Flemingsburg, Ky in May 2024. Most of them are a Gloucester Old Spot (GOS) crossed with Hereford. One of pigs is a Hereford/Hampshire cross.
Natural Pig Lifestyle: Our pigs lead a charmed life, rotating through pasture and wooded areas. They spent one week in our barn being trained to an electric fence before being moved outside. The pigs are moved to new ground roughly every 10 days and not to exceed 12 days in one location. This holistic approach ensures they're always content and well-cared for.
Feed: In addition to the food obtained by foraging the woods, the pigs are given a swine grower ration that we mix ourselves. The ration includes corn, soybeans, oats, Fertrell Fish Meal, RC Gold 4x (from Fertrell) and Swine Grower Premix minerals (from Fertrell). The pigs receive food scraps from our garden, kitchen and a local produce farmer that are provided as treats.
Growth: The pigs are expected to be between 200lbs to 250lbs of live weight at the time of processing (November/December).
Our Process
- In order to purchase a pig, we will need a deposit of $100. You can pay this deposit here.
- After we have received your deposit, we will assign you a pig by number.
- You have two options:
1. Pick up your pig at the farm.
- If you choose this option, we will discuss a convenient time for both of us and will help you load your pig onto the trailer.
- Your final payment for the pig will be due at the time of pick up.
- We have chosen to use Fleming Meat Packers at 233 Railroad St. Flemingsburg, KY. We used them last year and were happy with the final product.
- We will deliver the pig to the processor where a final live weight will be obtained. You will receive a final invoice for the purchase of the pig at $2.75/lb of live weight (minus your deposit).
- We can deliver your pig to the processor for you but this will be YOUR pig and you are responsible for any processing fees imposed by Fleming Meat Packers.
- Quoted processing fees as of June 2023 (subject to change):
- $20 kill fee
- $0.60 per pound
- No additional cost for sausage (4 flavors)
- $5 cured bacon
- $12 ham, shoulder
- $3 jowl
- You will be responsible for picking up the finished product at the facility when processing is complete.
Price
- The price for your pig is $2.75/lb and will require a deposit of $100. If for unseen circumstances, something happens to the pig prior to the processing date, your deposit will be returned to you in full.
Experience the difference of pork raised on pasture!
