Pigs

They're Here!!! The pigs have finally arrived on the farm - it has been one of those long awaited moments and we have 2 - yep, only two - to start with. As you can see, even the horses were excited about some new farm friends.

They are a welcome addition to our summer Farm Life Camp program - one more of our countries livestock animals for the kids to learn about. On that note, please know that we are not overwhelming in knowledge for our kids, but they do understand that they [the pigs] are part of our food supply.

The pigs have one of the horses old paddocks and a shelter that is just their size. They are already running around and rooting - just like what a pig should do! Their have a self feeder where they can get their pig food whenever desired and gets lots of fun, healthy snacks from the house as well. Lettuce, kale and popcorn (and yes, corn) are popular favorites.

And while we love them already, we do remember that their purpose is on our farm is food production. Contact us for December/January availability of fresh, pasture raised pork.

Pork -They will be processed the first week of September. Half a hog is $2.50/lb hanging weight. A $50. deposit will reserve your half. More details below on the process and additional fees, but you will have to scroll down to see as not everyone wants more details ...























The pigs are skinned and gutted and THEN weighed. It does include the head, but that is where some of the best sausage meat comes from.
Additional costs - We have used Bart Mazolf Meats in the past and liked their service. Their charges are: $40. for slaughter ($20 per side), 52 cents per pound for cut and wrap and an additional 60 cents per pound for smoking (bacon, sausages, etc). They are located there in the Snohomish Valley or if you are purchasing a whole hog, you can have it processed anywhere you like.