09/04/2026
Looks like Baby
We raise pigs in a system that fits our land and our goals đź©·
We use crossbred hogs for consistent growth and carcass quality. We grind our own feed so we know exactly what goes into every batch.
One thing I’ll always stand by: don’t go cheap on feed. You can’t starve a pig into quality.
We grind our own feed so our pigs get a balanced ration. It is full of consistent protein, energy, and minerals. Pigs are monogastrics, so their diet has to be built intentionally.
A lot of people try to raise pigs on whatever they have lying around, buckets of milk, piles of veggie scraps, or loads of fruit. Those things are fine as supplements, but they’re not a diet.
Good feed shows up in growth, health, and carcass quality every single time.
Our pigs are not pasture‑raised. Some farms can do that successfully, but our ground doesn’t support it without major damage. Our soil is light, rocky and easily disturbed, so once pigs root it up, it doesn’t bounce back quickly. You end up with erosion, weeds, and uneven ground.
Plus our cattle return to the home pasture during the winter months. Protecting the ground for their return matters, so pasture hogs simply aren’t the right fit here.
There are many ways to raise hogs — pasture, woodlot, deep‑bedded barns, small homestead setups, or full farrow‑to‑finish operations.
What matters is healthy pigs, good feed, and consistent care đź©·
