Free Range Pork Farming
How much food does a pig consume? How quick do pigs breed? What do I need for free range pork farming? Is free range pork farming a profitable business?
There are quiet few people who are fortunate to have a large property where they can start a free range pork farm.
What is free range pork farming? Usually you will be keeping your pigs in an open area where surroundings will be appropriate, have plenty of breathing space, a chance to look for food, fresh air and have normal activities and fewer infection.
The requirement for free range pork is very high at present, and there are only a few farmers that produce them. It is very in-demand nowadays and once you enter into this kind of industry the chance of succeeding is big. You only need knowledge on how to manage free range pork farming, just to be sure that you will not have problems in the future. You will have an obligation of taking care of the pigs, their well-being, and their surroundings.
You need to obtain licenses for you to operate a farm, have a waste disposal plan, and you need to coordinate with your local council for limits or other requirements needed for farming in your place. Proper cleaning of pen will be required by the city council for sanitation. Once you enter into free range pork farming, you will not only have obligation to your stock but also to your surrounding neighbors, to the market where you will supply your stock.
You need to have enough funds to sustain your free range pork farm; you need to feed them, provide injectables and vitamins. Pigs need daily deworming for their strength and providing the right nutrition will be the basis of your revenue as pigs have the capacity of growing quickly but providing incorrect diet will result to poor development. Free range pork farming can be very challenging, especially for beginners.
Ideally you can start with 5 to 10 piglets at a time and these pigs will be round about 220lbs to 250lbs when they reach five months old and are already good for selling in the market. Younger pigs are more exposed to infections and diseases, they need for extra caring. You do not need to worry about the fencing as your pig will stay where you place their food but you need to protect and provide shelter for your animals. You can sell them alive or you can butcher them yourself and then sell them to market places but be sure that you have a registered name for your brand for tracing purposes.
7 Comments
- Emene, Enugu, Nigeria. My greetings to you all. I have been in piggery farming for one year now. Its a worthwhile venture, full of challenges ranging from little or no information, skill capital, but passion drove me into it. Today i have a lot to thank God for. Plz i need more information on sourcing feed locally for faster growth & intensive buyers for profitability. Cheers...
- I am in Kiev, Ukraine but in Ukraine in general I think an organic style of small pig farm would work can you help? Cheers, Sean
- I am in Modimong village of north west province in South Africa. I see a pork farming as an opportunity and job creating plan for our poor rural area. I am looking for a grant and training for this kind of business. I grew up from a livestock farming family so I have passion for farming in a commercial way since nowadays we mean a business. My email address is, kgopefg@ovi.com. I am looking forward to hear from you. Thanks to all of you there and God bless.
- I want to open pig farm in mathura U.P. INDIA. Tell me how to open this and which license is required
- would like to start pigs farming. what do i need to do? i live in kenya ,kiambu county
- my name amit rai from delhi ncr, india. i want to start pig farm in open area in beginning, i have some problem create like purches cheep and best breed of pig from india. i am looking for contact for thrid, may be possible dite (meal) as grain for every range of piglet.how cost for 24 piglet. contact-8285488024
- Hi there!!! I am actually from Pondicherry but living in England with my family. Actually my dream is free range pork farming. While I am based in Pondicherry I have been looking for land, small hill surrounded green space around Pondicherry suitable for free range and integrated farming. I would be very grateful to receive valuable advice from you. Thanks.
Comment
Categories
- Franchise Opportunities
- Wholesale Business Opportunities
- Small Manufacturing Business
- Farming Business Ideas
- Unique Business Opportunities
- Shop Business Ideas
- Small Business Opportunities
- Startup Company Ideas
- Home Based Business Opportunity
- Rural Business Opportunities
- Tips for Buying and Selling
- Starting Rental Business
- Ideas for Small Business
- Free Business Ideas
- Internet Business Ideas
- Store Business Opportunities
- Entrepreneur Business Idea
- Retail Store Ideas
- Service Business Ideas
- Advice for Small Business
- Financing a Small Business
- Restaurant Business Opportunities
- Small Business Articles
- Business Marketing and Advertising
- Repair Business Opportunity
- Professional Career Opportunities
- Business Insurance Information
- Instructor Guides
