Well the pigs are off the the butcher and this round has had its own learning curve. From the logistics of moving pigs to the prices set to make it worth the time, everything was new. We have enjoyed it from the rush to get the fence and the building put up (three days after we got the pigs) to the most recent question of "How are we going to get them Heuvelton?" Depending on the exact fuel costs from trips to feed and transport we are somewhere between losing money on this venture and breaking even. With a minor price increase next year and some tweaks in our operation I think we can make a profit while still keeping customers happy.
One benefit to the pigs that doesn't have a dollar value is their ability to till up some of the overgrown areas of the property. I hope to get some before and after photos next year to show just how impressive it is. Below are a few photos of the adventure that was getting the pigs to market.
