Getting Started with Pastured Pork - How Much Does It Cost To Start A Pastured Pig Operation?

[@dreday4443]

@Sheraton Park- I love the way y'all are encouraging. Promoting others to raise pigs n homestead. No jealousy no greed just humble humanity. LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks. We believe there should be more people doing this type of farming for themselves and to feed others.

[@dreday4443]

@@SheratonParkFarms Amen. Thank you for opening my eyes to this.

[@manglermedia9730]

❤

[@realtalk2036]

So grateful for your transparency with the pigs... I just fulfilled a dream and bought small acreage 8/2022 ... these videos really help... I'm first generation farmer, that's funny to say in 2022... I hope to move on the land in next 6 months... thanks for the friendly advice 👍

[@bobcat9314]

Congratulations..im no one..just a passer by and was reading your comment.. You should take a moment..look in the mirror and hug your self...it takes great courage, and determination to step out on the road less traveled.. I'm right along with you.. I dont expect this endeavor to be easy..just kind of a new adjustment to my way of life..like having a family..you just kind of fall into a rhythm.. There is so much positive support in the farming community its unbelievable.. I actually feel like an idiot..as I've spent many years on this earth..deprived from this kind of spiritual nutrition ..and its been right under my face the entire time...makes me wonder what other important things have I missed out on.. My body, mind, and spirt is starved for.. ..i hope you may feel the power of attraction drawing you into your new way of life with confidence as you leave that dirty infected city life behind...or something like that..

[@timjustice2953]

What about shots?

[@Trekkingtrucker]

Imagine those starting 2 yrs after you! How's the property?

[@Trekkingtrucker]

​@timjustice2953 not required on a homestead, would be if selling commercial tho (atleast in my area) people who buy from farmers direct and market don't want injections. You can sort out disease during butchering alot of the time also

[@practicallyIndependent]

It's crazy watching this 2 years later. All of the prices you mentioned are now literally doubled. I looked at pig panels today for $38 at Tractor Supply and the T Posts were $7 each. Thanks for the information. Your videos are a huge help.

[@jamesofallthings3684]

Check Atwood's, normally way cheaper. T posts were 5.98 and hog panels were in the low 20s.

[@whodatnunyabiz6050]

I grew up in the suburbs in Texas and my parents all grew up on a farm. Guess they had enough of that and moved to the city. Only connection I have was going back to east Texas to visit Uncles there. Now fast forward 35 years and I am the one who has moved to the country to go back to what was skipped. Thank you for the great videos! We are learning so much about how to raise live stock (pigs, longhorns, and chickens (meat and laying hens)). Subscribed!

[@SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY]

Amazing how much more expensive things have become since you made this video. Excellent job, very informative, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and insights. Nooice! 😎 STOC

[@Isabel_fit]

I just found your channel today and I am loving how thorough and detailed you are. Thank you so much for putting so much information into your videos!

[@onyedikaemmanuel7766]

This is lovely... I've been in the pig business for some time, it's been doing well, I've thought about the pasture stead, and felt it would Cost much to have one. As I thought about insemination in pigs, I saw your AI videos and found you teach everything I've ever thought. I'm so so pleased to have seen all this, keep doing the great work. Hopefully we'll get to talk more and share more knowledge on the pig business. God really bless you sir

[@onyedikaemmanuel7766]

I'm Emmanuel 24years, from Nigeria. Thank you once more sir

[@DrtERotinBasstrd]

New subscriber here. Binge watching all your vids, lol. Thanks for all the info you are sharing. Cheers!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks for joining us. Appreciate y’all watching

[@supermanlocklear]

If you can make it to one of his on farm classes. I suggest you go. I was in his first one

[@HotOneRecordz]

Same

[@donmartin7728]

You left out transportation cost. 1. How much is a trailer if you don’t already have one? 2. Do you have to contract the transportation if you don’t have the proper equipment? 3. Will the processor come and pick up the feeder pigs when they are ready to process? Also medical equipment cost was left out.

[@briantrujillo5680]

I’ve just now found your channel.glad I did.thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.god bless you and your family

[@ih508]

So I was holding an electric fence wire when your video started playing. I heard your electric fence ticking in your video and scared the life out of me. 😆

[@pegsclips]

your content is always so informative. enjoyed our visit.. as always.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thank you. Really appreciate you watching and following along. Good luck on finding your new place!

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Great tips

[@karascene13]

I love it that you left in all the bloopers! You're hired! You're adorable 💖👏💋

[@FosterFamilyFun]

Pigs are definitely on our list of an animal we are interested in raising on our new homestead. Thanks for sharing very informative.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

They are a ton of fun to care for and really aren't that difficult. You can do it! Thanks so much for watching.

[@MountainCoffeeHouse]

Just in the planning stages, we’re hoping to get started on pigs in the coming year

[@clegsmate6094]

You have convinced me, I am seeking my weaners as I write. Thank you 👍

[@karenbuckner1959]

Nice, clear breakdown. We're getting info so we can make a knowledgeable decision whether pastured pigs are for us. Thanks!

[@kevinilg2657]

Thank you guys so much for all your videos, I'll be in North Carolina within a year starting our own farm. thanks again.

[@sherrywilliams409]

I don’t raise pigs or any other animal either. I just find your channel and ones like yours fascinating. It is something I would love to do one day but as of now it’s not feasible. I lost my husband of 39 years so I’m basically starting life over again. It sure had been a shocker bc I thought we would be together forever. But he had brain cancer and it was extremely aggressive and no amount of chemo nor radiation made any difference at all. It all started with a seizure one morning while he was in the shower. That’s when the mass was found on his brain. It’s been four years since his death. I’m 61 and he was 62 when diagnosed. I love your channel and your very good way of explaining everything. You’re very good at what you do! So, thanks for sharing.

[@kamyarheidari1194]

Thanks for your video ,and God bless you and your family ❤️

[@andresmith6738]

Thanks for the information on starting costs for a pig opertion, this is very helpful we have been in the market for our small farm for at least a year now, watching looking for what we want, we're in no rush, my wife and I are in our 50's and grown children 20's all are interested in this venture, so we're starting already with multi-generation right on the deed when the place comes along we like, thanks agian for the breakdown of starting with pigs, we like how you explained your startup, good luck, and looking forward to more adventures from your place!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks so much for watching! Good luck on the farming venture!

[@lourdesaguirre4882]

Super helpful. Thank you so much 🤗🙏

[@robertpayne2717]

An old camper shell can be used as shelter here in Arkansas shade in the summer is the most important during late spring and summer early fall...

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Hi, came over from Walsh Farms, greetings from Huntsville, Texas. You are in my prayers Y’all.

[@YooperCountry]

Thanks! Considering pastured pigs and trying to learn everything we can!

[@tazziegirl8231]

Have you been able to get started in the pasture raised pigs?

[@YooperCountry]

Not yet. We will probably wait until next year. Too many things going on!

[@alexduff352]

I'm a new subscriber and have been watching allot of your videos. I thank you for all the info that you're sharing.

[@michaelwray4359]

And thank you so very much sir you are so kind and very knowledgeable

[@nosityra1114]

Hi I'm from South Africa and had started with pig farming

[@MoneypitHomestead]

Great informational video and I’m looking forward to getting my pigs out on pasture. hopefully in the next two weeks.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Good luck! Pigs are great. We love keeping them. They have a lot of personality and they are a great return on investment! Let us know how things go.

[@MoneypitHomestead]

Sheraton Park Farms I do have a question as to where you sell them market or personal? Just wondering.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Moneypit Homestead we direct retail through a couple of farmers markets and on farm sales.

[@thomastenney1497]

I’d recommend amending your price list as all of the items have gone up considerably! Thanks for the video.

[@mcchupka9718]

Great vid, thanks.

[@1musd533]

Thanks for the video.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

You're welcome. Hope it was helpful. Appreciate ya'll watching!

[@codyoffgrid]

Great videos for people getting into farming. Even though you have switched away from pigs to more poultry and cattle. I do have cows with the pigs and soon sheep. We have chickens but not as many as you lol Kind of interesting how you switched back to poultry, like you originally wanted to do.

[@Emiajtruk]

Subbed You are at over 5k! Seems you have your own legion. Congrats!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

We are building a great community here. Glad you’ve joined us!! Thanks for watching

[@deanl4193]

@@SheratonParkFarms x4 in 10months love the growth. Thanks for the content.

[@anthonysutherland6223]

i am watching from belize

[@robertpayne2717]

I always fed wet feed wheat or rice middlings soaked in water....they'll get pretty aromatic in the hot summer especially when they ferment a little

[@4mbrad642]

I think that this is a great idea!

[@edwinmoore4560]

I like the information

[@DickyBenfield]

Great Video! Great Information.

[@jerryhorne6187]

Thanks

[@howlinhairyontheprairie8261]

Great information. I think I got started a ittle cheaper. I use old hot water tanks cut length wise for food and water currently. They are nearly indestructable and last for years. Upgrading to automatic feeders in the future. Also will be upgrading water system.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

We have a couple of those and they are great. Appreciate y’all watching.

[@shannondixson2240]

You sure have some very nice looking pigs!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks. We love our pigs. Appreciate y'all watching.

[@waltobringer2928]

Thank you Sir

[@Trekkingtrucker]

Only forgot the final total. But I own a calculator. Thanks again, great info on how minimal you can start (even if prices are inflated)

[@lanaromanoff4420]

Country View Acres sent me

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks! We live watching those folks and what all they are doing on their property. Appreciate y’all watching

[@donniehill810]

We’re from the south we just started our pig farm had our first littler 2 days ago

[@ponrajgnanaraj9579]

Good information. Thanks a lot. I have pig farm in India and do free range pig farming. I have around 300 mother pigs and growers and piglets. Pregnant animals and growers are on free range and farrowing pigs in enclosed housing. We use electric fencing in free range animals. Your idea of electric fencing is good and I will try to do them for small group of fifty growers. Again thanks a lot for your valuable information.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks. Sounds like you have a big operation! Appreciate you watching.

[@TheWrightFarms]

Thank you for the great into

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Welcome. Appreciate y’all watching

[@pridelife8657]

Injoyed your video all the way, just started with 2pigs, there now 7months old but can't show any sighns of heat,

[@olgadelgado8015]

Beautiful God Thank you friend

[@RusticSoDakFarm]

What breeds do you like for pastured pigs? We're planning on starting a pig enterprise this year to help out the farm for multiple reasons! Thanks for such a thorough video.

[@Whatiffitness]

Very good video, thank you?

[@highclasslawncare6366]

I watched this video today, 3 years after it’s release. That energizer is now the same price by itself as the whole list in this video. That thing isn$250 now

[@codyoffgrid]

If only the prices were still the same. Right now, it's pretty much double from when you did the video. We are setting up several pens since we do Berkshire, Duroc, Yorkshire and Hereford pigs soon a few Tamworth pigs. I wish I could do the electric wire for my pastures.

[@mr.mikesart7111]

I was at 250 to get mine started as well. I didn't count my elecyric since it will be used for other animals as well.

[@m721ac]

Can you please share a video on how to rig the electrical fence ? Thatll be good content i think

[@pursuitfarms]

Good content !

[@robbiepearson5719]

I have a 25watt solar panel on my battery for Energizer works great may be worth doing your research on it save more time.

[@RitaElaineHeltonBarker-uz4sz]

I am interested we're in the far north extreme cold weather so yes i have been advised the Mangalitsa breed is my best bet

[@joekeesee1516]

Thinking about starting with three piglets. Laurie in Portland Or

[@tashas1115]

This video is so helpful! I found a gallagher m120 1.2 joules for a super good clearance deal, but now worried it's not strong enough. Any opinion? Thank you! We love your videos

[@soniajensen4775]

at 17 seconds I think you have a typo. Pyark. Not sure if you can edit that or even if it matters. But I like your videos. Keep up the good work

[@SheratonParkFarms]

My bad. Never noticed that. Thanks for watching.

[@cyrusneal7697]

Great video. I have some overgrown areas that need cleaning up. Pigs should do it. QUESTION Sir.... will pigs eat bamboo roots or will they just cause them to spread more ?

[@bamafanforlife7837]

First time veiwed and kinda surprised. I do have one question, is there any expanse for veterinarian treatment?

[@robertmartinez988]

I subscribed, great channel. Can you power an electric fence with solar. How much does the fence draw? Thanks in advance

[@fn6553]

I want to add then to my home sted. 2022 need to triple the cost.

[@Skashoon]

Watching this in September 2022 it’s shocking how dramatically prices have increased in 2 years. Can I still make money with pastured pigs?

[@hillsidefarm7355]

Hey, how many piglets do you recommend in the starter pen ? I really enjoy your videos, very helpful. Thanks in advance

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Depends on the size of you pen. If you are doing a 16x16, you can start with 8 or 9 but they'll need to move out pretty quick. Bigger pen, more piglets. Really Appreciate ya'll watching.

[@bradbrown2199]

How bad is the smell? My neighbors are only 10 acres awsy.

[@HollowSnakes]

@@bradbrown2199 my neighbor is 6 feet away no complaints here LUL

[@Osterloth]

@@SheratonParkFarms How much square footage do you need per pig?

[@troystutsman1400]

How long will a bag of feed last and for how many pigs...?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Depends on their size and how many you have. Right now I'm running 10 breeders. They get 5lbs each per day so 1 bag will last 1 day. Keep in mind a 50lb pig will eat more than a 300lb pig.

[@ericmwangi8473]

This is very very informative. I am thinking about raising pigs and this is very helpful. how would you set up a rotation for a teams of pigs on 5 acres of land.

[@zeke1eod]

Awesome information, how often are you rotating from paddock to paddock? I am wanting to to use 4 animal rotational grazing in east TN, beef calves, pigs, meat lambs, then chickens rotating daily. Thanks for sharing, God bless.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

We typically rotate pigs every 10-14 days. Sometimes quicker, sometimes slower depending on the size of paddock, number of pigs and size of pigs.

[@bradbrown2199]

Thank you for sharing! I have 7 acres of fallow farm field. I did 2 bee hives this year and plan to expand. How much of the native grasses will pigs eat compared to the feed? Weeds a problem? Any concerns w coyotes?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

They will eat a lot of grass but to get them to market size you’ll need to supplement feed. Weeds aren’t really a problem. No problems with coyotes and pigs around here. Thanks for watching

[@terri6342]

You need to research your own area of the country. Remember these pigs will not dress the same as corn or other by products. Good luck.

[@byronsmith3392]

Hello, I bought a speedrite 2000 energizer and wanted to know what type battery you are using with it? The specs for the energizer preferred battery is a deep cycle battery with the following specs. fast pulse - current 170 mA 170Ah and slow pulse 105 mA 105Ah. The deep-cycle seems expensive so what do you recommend that has worked for you?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

I have 3 butteries. 2 standard automotive and 1 deep cycle. The deep cycle lasts a little longer but not a big difference.

[@isekaihomestead666]

What would be average annual cost for vet and medication per pig? Are there farrier costs to maintain hooves?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

IN our experience, finding a vet that will care for a pig is almost impossible. There are no farrier costs.

[@garricknewkirk7271]

How long does the car battery last on the energizer

[@peterweikel7123]

So this video is several years old. Feed in alaska is more than double. Nipple waterers do not work. Feeders are expensive and hard to find. All said and done, pigs are very profitable here, just the setup costs are a lot higher

[@tillmanfamilyfarm7759]

QUESTION!! Great video! You have answered some of my questions. What I would like to know is, do you breed your own pigs? If not where do you buy the piglets? We are in mid-west Georgia. We are just learning the local laws and trying to figure out who will be our target consumer. Not sure who you are set up to sell too but would like to ask if you would give your opinion. Sell to local people? Or sell at a meat sale barn? Thanks for any advise!!!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

First off, we do breed our own pigs via artificial insemination. Here is a video we did on the process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXeUYoqrorGpqJI We were buying from another breeder but she is going to college this fall and gave up the business. Decided to start breeding on our own so we could control the genetics instead of being subject to whatever was for sale on craigslist. hahaha So we sell all direct to consumer. By the whole, half, or by the retail cut. I'll sell you an entire pig or a pack of pork chops. We do that to capture more of the food dollar the customer spends. Right now we primarily sell at farmers markets and right off the farm. We do sell a little to a small, custom grocery store here in town. Our competitive advantage is that we live within 2 hours of about 3 million people so we have a large market to tap in to. Nice (and hardest part) about selling direct to consumer is that it takes a little while to build up relationships and a bit of credibility with customers. Its easy for someone to pay $5 for a dozen eggs....not much of an investment. Its a different thing to ask them to pay $13.99 for a pound of bacon. They have to trust you and believe they are getting value for their food dollar but in the end, it is more profitable for the operation. Hope that helps a little bit.

[@tillmanfamilyfarm7759]

So I’ll watch more videos! You answered some of these questions in other videos I watched. This weekend I’ll put up a training pen. I’ve got an extra solar fence charger. I just need to pick up the hog panels. I too make a post videos. My kids are all teenagers and poke fun at me. But it’s kinda of fun. I wish I had videos of my Grand parents when they were farming. So maybe I’m leaving a little something behind. I’m sure I’ll make a video. I’ll be sure to plug you guys!! Thanks for replying!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

I think doing videos is a great way to document your life and what is happening. one day your kids will cherish the videos you've left behind.

[@edwinmoore4560]

What do you do for predictor that come around ?

[@Dustin-yc4lx]

And I would not use solar electric box cuz the batteries burn out too quick then you got to go by a new one

[@michaelwray4359]

What about keeping coyotes out? And young pigs safe

[@RitaElaineHeltonBarker-uz4sz]

Do you need pig fence + electric fence or can you do electrical dence only?

[@caseyhymas6803]

Hauling equipment to haul pigs to the butcher (costs)? Breeding costs?

[@Skashoon]

What about grounding rods?

[@victorportillo1494]

thank you for the information I would like to know the sale price for each pig if not problem god bless you

[@SheratonParkFarms]

So we don’t sell piglets. We have them processed at adult age and then sell direct to customers.

[@magnumguy96]

What type of pigs are you running?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Primarily a Duroc/Berkshire mix

[@javierbetancourt9388]

💯

[@anthonysutherland6223]

where do the pigs sleep at night or when it rains?

[@tonymancini7641]

Is the battery separate from the energizer in cost or a packaged deal

[@almacruz-nf5lp]

I’m getting ready to start buying pigs. What are the prices you sell the meat for I’d hate to lower the market price for pasture raised pigs

[@victorlopez8773]

Thank you for the information. I do want to raise pigs. I'm in California but my property is in Mexico. Down there they advised me to not let the pigs touch the dirt. Probably for peracite purposes. How do you deal with those problems? Thank you again

[@raymondharrison5240]

Give us some sources for new hog feeders, etc...

[@happyhillsfarm8567]

How much are you spending/how much feed do they eat until they get up to slaughter weight?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

We feed about 1100 lbs to get them to processing weight (325-350lbs). By the time they get there we have about $300 in feed costs per pig. Those are round numbers and May Barry just a little bit.

[@happyhillsfarm8567]

Sheraton Park Farms we just purchased 42 acres but a lot of it is wooded or partially wooded and wanting to do some type of small farming just for fun/maybe make a few bucks on the side eventually but can’t decide on what to do but figure we have the winter to figure it out. How bad is the smell for pasture pigs? Have a friend who raises like 6-8 but not in pasture and it’s pretty bad but they’re on concrete and not a huge area. I use to work in animal research and the pig guys always smelled like nothing would be able take that smell away haha. I worked in poultry, so know everything about raising layers and broilers but don’t feel like messing with chickens anymore and seems like a lot of people do that on small scale.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Frankly if you keep them on a good size area and move them regularly there is very little smell and that’s primarily if it stays wet for a while. I’ve never felt like our stink. The truck is spreading that Maddie out over a large area and not concentrating it. Pigs can be quite profitable (video coming up on some numbers) and we’ve found them to be a pretty low labor input with a strong ROI. I think you’ll love them!

[@GeniusEvel]

I'm having a hard time finding the pig nipple connections. I have 2 pickle barrel s and a pig nipple I hot from tea for supply. I cant seem to find the connection to hold it into the barrel. Can you please point me in the right direction? Also you have some great looking pigs. What are your best performing breeds?

[@GeniusEvel]

Tractor supply. Stupid auto correct.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Go by Lowes or Home Depot to the plumbing section and tell them you want a 1/2" internal diameter bulk head. They should know what you are talking about, If not, email me and I'll send you a picture of one. Appreciate ya'll watching.

[@GeniusEvel]

@@SheratonParkFarms ok thanks for the tip. I'll do that. I went there already but I must have been looking in the wrong place.

[@gregscrildalooney5899]

Is everything going ok I miss you guys ain't seen a video for awhile

[@SheratonParkFarms]

All is good. I’m out of town for a class this week and hope to have another video up either Friday or Saturday. Thanks for noticing and checking on us! Really appreciate that! Have a good week!

[@stevensaxon8888]

@@SheratonParkFarms how about medicine and dewormers?

[@mhanavan4]

Are their any differences in leaf lard across the different breeds of pigs?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Leaf lard in general should not have much flavor so in that respect, no there shouldn’t be any difference in breed. Different breeds of pigs put on fat at different rates so in terms of amount/production there should be differences among breeds.

[@troystutsman1400]

How long will a battery last before it needs changed out...?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

About 7-10 days.

[@kajersonvlog]

What feef type did you feef them?

[@preacherman1974]

Hi my name is Ronnie, I live in Ga. Thanks for all the information. I would also like to see if you sale pork and do you ship to Dalton, GA.

[@tnhomestead]

Can we pasture in woods? Very little grass here!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Yes, you can “pasture” in the woods. Our pigs are in the woods now. Pastured pigs is a generally accepted term for pigs that are raised in fields or woods as opposed to a pen or other confinement operation. There wasn’t much grass in this video because I shot it in either February or March and the grass hadn’t come in yet here in central North Carolina. Appreciate y’all watching!

[@tnhomestead]

@@SheratonParkFarms Thanks over here west of Nashville, now to find or breed pigs with short legs on one side so they can stand on our hills!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Dave Larson haha. Shorter on one side than the other. Good luck in your pig adventure. We love raising them. Appreciate y’all watching

[@whineysnowflake8072]

how much land do you need to get a feeder to process weight