How much pigs cost

Print Email. PW Reporters. November 12, 0. November 11, 0. Rodney Wilson is owner and manager of Goldfinch Farm in central Kentucky, where he oversees veterinary and management practices for a diverse group of animals, from dogs and cats to pigs and chickens. By using the site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in our Policy, and to our Terms of Use.

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At least around here, feeder pigs in the spring are significantly higher than feeder pigs any other time of the year, for the same quality of pigs! This is due to the demand for fair pigs for 4-H and FFA kids. This high demand starts in mid February and goes through the first part of June. If you want feeder pigs at this time, they are going to cost you more. If at all possible, get feeder pigs later in the year. Think about it, if you get feeder pigs in mid July, they will be at market weight in mid November to early December.

This is just one example. Pigs are born year round and most sows have two litters per year, so six months from now that same farmer will have another litter of feeder pigs for sale.

If a different time period will work for you, it may mean the difference between getting pigs this year and having to get on the waiting list for next spring.

Around here, Ohio, piglets purchased from March until June will be much more costly than piglets purchased earlier or later. If I wanted a few pigs for the summer, I would get piglets in July. Check it out for a more detailed explanation of the costs. The butchering costs are specific to your order. The more you want done, the more it will cost per pound. The opposite is true, as well. Note: this estimate is for my area, where we have numerous slaughter houses and butchering your own meat is more common.

If you area in an area without easy access to a butcher shop, with none or they are super busy, your costs are going to be higher.