Re: Just bought a whole pig
[Re: Sprung & Rusty]
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01/24/21 11:25 PM
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A few months ago, I paid $130 for a USDA 70# whole pig butchered / split and ready for the La Caja. :-)
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Re: Just bought a whole pig
[Re: Sprung & Rusty]
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01/24/21 11:25 PM
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NV went to high school in Fernley. And Thank you Sir I'm not knocking anyone on there price. It is in marketing. I have a niche" market ie not large. My customers have health problems or they do not want health problems. Pastured pigs or cows have higher omega 3s good cholesterol. Also the varied diet makes the meat taste better. Be warned cook at a lower temperature for longer time and yes the pigs will be leaner so a longer time to slaughter weight Health food stores and just talking to people go a long way I have a doctor that actually gives a prescription for grass feed beef and grass feed chicken. Waiting for the pastured pork prescription.
And just in case anyone else is knocking me I'm happy you can find pork so cheep. I have totally different clientele and I have no problem with what other people are doing. My business is totally health related.
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Re: Just bought a whole pig
[Re: Sprung & Rusty]
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03/27/21 04:02 PM
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Update. I paid the farmer 165 and the butcher 360. The animal was over 300lbs. I got lots of brats, Italians, bacon, and breakfast sausage made. Reason for the high butcher bill.
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Re: Just bought a whole pig
[Re: Sprung & Rusty]
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03/27/21 05:17 PM
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I checked a few weeks ago on pig prices around here and they were $1.79/lb split and ready to roast On my pig cooker. They even asked if I wanted the head and feet or wanted them removed.
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Re: Just bought a whole pig
[Re: RFrame]
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03/27/21 08:52 PM
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OP you’re definitely not over paying. I also agree with 330, if buyer and seller are happy it’s a fair price.
I don’t know why NVwrangler feels the need to call someone out that has figured out a niche market and is using it to increase their profits.
NVwrangler, do you raise any type of livestock?
He's in the industry and what he does for a living.
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Re: Just bought a whole pig
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03/27/21 09:56 PM
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So am I, and I do a lot better on the calves that I hold back, feed and finish to slaughter weight, and sell to local customers that don’t mind paying a premium price for a premium product, than I do on my calves that I wean, take to the sale barn, and sell for market value. My customers end up paying a little more than they would at the grocery store but I can guarantee that the animal hasn’t had any hormones or antibiotics and all the profits go straight to me, not to the cattle buyer, cattle hauler, feed yard, packer, truck driver, grocery store, and whoever else in between.
If NVwrangler likes to sell his product for market value that’s great, but he shouldn’t knock someone else that has found a way that works better for them.
I used to sell quite a few and broke ranch/rope horses and so did a buddy of mine. He used to get about double for his what I got for mine. I asked him why he was getting more when mine were just as nice, we’ll bred, and worked just as good as his. All he said was “you don’t ask enough for them”. I started asking more and had no problem selling them. If you have a good quality product and know how to market it, people will pay for it.
Sorry to get this thread off track, I’ve said all I need to
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Re: Just bought a whole pig
[Re: Sprung & Rusty]
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03/27/21 10:21 PM
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Bought butcher hogs last summer for 50 bucks a piece. If you have a place to cool them it is as easy to cut up as a deer. LLL
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Re: Just bought a whole pig
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03/27/21 11:01 PM
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OP you’re definitely not over paying. I also agree with 330, if buyer and seller are happy it’s a fair price.
I don’t know why NVwrangler feels the need to call someone out that has figured out a niche market and is using it to increase their profits.
NVwrangler, do you raise any type of livestock?
He's in the industry and what he does for a living. Dont seem like it. Seems more intent on shootin a schnauzer than makin money in his posts. But then again...who really wants a trashy desert pig?
Last edited by furstroker; 03/27/21 11:06 PM.
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Re: Just bought a whole pig
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03/27/21 11:22 PM
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Do you mind sharing what you paid for it? I was looking into one and the cost is 225$ for a 250-300# hog. Basic butchering is 60cent a pound hanging wait. Cured meat is 60 cents additional per pound. Is that a good deal? Only thing missing is your kill fee normally 75 to 100 bucks. But that is very reasonable 60 cents cut wrap and 1.20 to cure smoke cut and wrap hams and bacon. Id pay those prices Why is your kill fee so high? Never seen over $25 around here. Is it harder to do out west?
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