Raising Pigs for Profit - Are Pigs Worth All the Trouble?

I’ve always liked raising pigs. Sometimes, though, the mess and trouble that goes into it makes me question if raising pigs really is worth all the trouble. Is raising pigs profitable enough to make up for the trouble of raising them? In this video I cover a handful of numbers to show you the potential of raising pigs for profit, as well as a few other considerations that we might forget from time to time.
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[@PlaneViewFarm]

Don't put all your eggs in one basket! This is the video I mentioned, if anyone was interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJjaoniPa6umqJYsi=IppYysgCpBbAJJr_

[@The-Part-Time-Farmer]

Great video and I’m glad you mentioned labor as part of the cost. It’s something that’s often overlooked. It becomes a big factor when you’re deciding what to use a piece of land for. We raise cattle, pigs, broilers, and layers. We have found that the broilers and layers while seemingly having a nice margin, require a huge amount of time in washing eggs, daily chicken tractor moves, and having to provide feed daily. We raise our pigs in the woods, which is ideal for them and not so great for the other species. We can also set their systems up With large feeders and waters so that labor is minimized due to the bulk aspects of those. Our cattle require the least management as we rotate them about every three days and of course we don’t have to feed them as they’re grass fed, therefore less input and labor. Keeping track of the numbers makes all the difference and thanks a lot for sharing yours!

[@PlaneViewFarm]

Thank you! Farmers are often guilty of working for free. I think many are afraid to allow anything for labor out of fear of being overpriced. That's something that has to change. Farm labor is valuable, and it's ok to account for it.

[@bassmanjr100]

Recommendation - post removing tool. 😂 You are going to torque your back. Thank for the video!

[@PlaneViewFarm]

I was thinking about that as I was pulling them out. That's usually when I think about that kind of stuff. 🤣

[@pekinknollfarms9235]

I agree Its definitely a lifestyle that you have to enjoy. Back in the day it was more common but the move to large production left small scale farms to decide to join the industry and take on all the risk and liability or keep the same operations. Unfortunately farms on both sides have lost that battle. Our next generation unfortunately will sell out and take the money and run rather then keep the tradition going. Glade to see you trying to keep the tradition alive need more young people like you to do the same.

[@PlaneViewFarm]

Thank you!

[@karenhudson6340]

We bought some nifty spiral panel connectors from Premier 1; not much money, quick, and saves driving a few Tposts. We still use 1 (or 2) Tposts per panel, though.

[@PlaneViewFarm]

I'll have to look into those! Thanks!

[@ManiacNation06]

Love your content!

[@PlaneViewFarm]

Thank you!

[@MolinaDairyAcres]

Get u a car jack to take them posts out bud itta save your back in the long run 👍🏼

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

He could just use the loader on the M to pull the post. However that takes time to hook a chain climb on and off the tractor ect. Im like Andy. I just wiggle until there loose and pull steel post by hand. Its quicker.

[@MolinaDairyAcres]

@@thecollectoronthecorner7061 I understand but how things r looking with prices on gas + getting on n off the m etc: a carjack is a bit more ideally imo