How much are piglets selling for?

Market pigs sell for between $2.00 and $4.00 a pound with an average price of $3.50 per pound. Processing fees (butchering, cutting, and wrapping) vary based on the butcher.

How much does a Hampshire piglet cost?

Getting started on raising Hampshire pigs requires a bit of a money commitment. These pigs can cost anywhere from $300 to $600. The price is determined based on their age, the breeder, and their bloodline. Gilts (female pig less than a year old that hasn’t given birth) can range between $250 – $400.

Is it OK to breed sibling pigs?

It should be used only in herds that are superior and only those boars that are clearly outstanding should be the object of a linebreeding program. Mating of close relatives, such as brothers with sisters or parents with offspring, should be avoided in any situation.

How many pigs can you have per acre?

In “The Homestead Hog” it states that 25-35 pigs per acre is a good rule of thumb. I use the lower figure of 25 per acre just to be safe and give them a lot of room to root. This means that you can put 8-9 pigs on a ¼ acre. A single pig can be raised in a lot as small as 34′ x 34′.

How much should I pay for a whole pig?

How much does it cost? You pay the farm $3.25 per pound based on hanging weight for the hog. The average hanging weight (weight of the hog after the internal organs, hide, head, and feet have been removed) on a whole hog is 190 pounds.

How much is a 400 pound pig worth?

FWIW, a 400 lb market hog delivered to a packing plant would be worth $150 max, $120-130 more likely.

Where can I buy cheap piglets?

You might be able to find cheaper piglets at auction or off the back of a cull truck from out of the factory farms but ask yourself why I don’t bother buying those myself… Quality matters in animal health, vet bills, growth rate and better feed conversion. Read more here.

What is the refund policy for my Piglet?

All sales are final. No refunds: I guarantee my piglet’s general health for 30 days and a lifetime for genetic issues and your piglet will be replaced if something unfortunate happens. However, for any other reason, there will be no refunds or replacements.

How does Angel enterprise farm help families afford a piglet?

Another way Angel Enterprise Farm tries to help families afford a piglet of their own. All Prices include the piglets’ spay or neuter, vet check, and shipping or delivery.

How do I get into breeding and farrowing pigs?

Availability is limited as we only sell the best of the best as breeders. If you want to get into breeding and farrowing the easiest way is to start with a bred gilt. See details on the Breeders page. Piglets are ready to wean and go at about four to six weeks of age.