Question 1

How much meat will I recieve?

Accepted Answer

On average a hog's hanging weight will be 200lbs which will yield around 150lbs of pork.

Question 2

How much freezer space do I need?

Accepted Answer

Whole Hog - 7 cubic feet (+/-)
Half Hog - 3.5 cubic feet (+/-)

Question 3

What is hanging weight?

Accepted Answer

Hanging weight is the weight after the hide, head, and other parts have been removed. It includes bones, fat, and offal.

Question 4

What will I end up paying?

Accepted Answer

We estimate a whole hog to be around $1200-$1400 and half to be $600-$800 once all said and done!

Question 5

When and where do we pick our meat up?

Accepted Answer

We will give you the date (usually 2 weeks after slaughter date) to pick up from our farm, or can deliver for a fee!

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