Ideation 8,216 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I rear a few pigs from time to time and folk often ask me about buying half a pig. I was just wondering what folk thought was a fair price? I slaughter them as porkers, at around 60-65 kilo live weight? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've sold mine for up £90 a half , but it does depend on what you feed and how much it is What do you Feed Jai? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
readie 184 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 paid 90.00 last week for half,summer prices i usually pay around 120.00 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 paid 65 quid last year and year before but i`ve know the fella years dont know if he done me a good price coz i know him.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,216 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Yer 90.00 is about what I figure. Sold a bit last year for 60-70. . . . folk said too cheap. Mine free range, and get a daily feed of fruit/veg and grower pellets. Can get an unlimited supply of cows milk as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,679 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Either side of the hundred mark around here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,679 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 What breeds you got ? Might be interested in half ,depending when available ,trying to use the whole lamb in the freezer at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Yer 90.00 is about what I figure. Sold a bit last year for 60-70. . . . folk said too cheap. Mine free range, and get a daily feed of fruit/veg and grower pellets. Can get an unlimited supply of cows milk as well I know for a place not too far from you that does it's own brand of pig food...................good stuff to and it'll save a pound or two on a bag. I'm jealous of the milk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,216 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 RAW - Out of interest, what kind of price? My last lot I managed to blag some for about 6.50 for 10 kilos I think. If you want milk you can have it, it's no good for humans though. Comes straight out the cow and its just been milked and poured away at the moment. FOD - I've done Old Spots and I've done saddle backs and saddle back crosses, I'm heading to market on thursday and also again next week, so will try for a bit of variety. Also going to pick up some pie train x land race as they are the commercial lean white pig and I fancy having a go at crossing one with a traditional breed and seeing of I can get a lean, well flavoured pig with a good sized carcass as I've found that the pure breeds can run a bit fatty, the saddle back crosses were spot on, just the right amount of fat and great taste. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redcharge 378 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 It may be worthwhile investing in a hog roast machine to see you get the best return. I've just had a number of quotes between £700 and £1200 for a 65 kilo pig hog roasted. It will also keep you busy through the summer when the huntings finished Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james95 18 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 between 65 and 100 you wont be far off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebiggerdog 160 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 It may be worthwhile investing in a hog roast machine to see you get the best return. I've just had a number of quotes between £700 and £1200 for a 65 kilo pig hog roasted. It will also keep you busy through the summer when the huntings finished you could build one handy i reckon. you would need a frame, the bar that goes through the pig with a gear cog welded to the end and a electric starter motor off a car with another cog attached to that. have it set so the starter motor cog, rotates the cog on the bar and use a van/lorry battery to power it. if you want control over the speed, fit a dimmer switch to power cable and jobs a goodun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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