Pigs

Our Stock
We raise pure Duroc pigs, as well as, Durocs crossed with Yorkshire and Hampshire pigs.  Our primary breeding domestic boar, Little Richard, is a 3-year old, 700 pound, pure Duroc.  Before moving to our ranch, Little Richard won a Blue Ribbon at the 2005 California State Fair.  We have about 40 breeding domestic sows.   We care usually for a total of 120 to 140 domestic pigs of all ages at any period during the year.  Also, we have a small, young herd of American Guinea hogs.  We are about to add two additional heritage pig lines within the next year. 

Our Livestock Raising Principles
Our pigs are raised in accordance with free-range and naturally-raised standards.  They are fed freely with healthy grains and cut grasses.  The pigs do not receive any antibiotic-supplemented feed or hormones.  They are fed nothing artificial.  They have access to fresh, clean well-water at all times.  They receive standard veterinarian care and vaccinations to protect their health. 

Hang Belly Ranch pigs have a great life.  The domestic pigs are raised separately from the heritage pigs.  The domestic pigs reside in a primary spacious open 2-acre pen with a major shelter.  The heritage pigs have similar accommodations and living environment like the domestic pigs but on a smaller scale due to their smaller size and reduced numbers.  This living arrangement enables our pigs of a particular breed to live happily together.  Sows that have recently given birth are temporarily sequestered in large gated pens so they can protect their new piglets.  The younger pigs can roam on the adjacent 4-acre fenced plot. These arrangements allow for normal pig behavioral development - digging, foraging, and playing.  In the winter, the herd has access to their large shelter with heavy straw bedding.  In the summer, the herd has access to shade, soft dirt, and mud baths.  We do not place nose-rings in the pigs or clip their teeth.  

Purchase Options
Any customer can be assured that the livestock purchased from the Hang Belly Ranch are healthy, quality animals.  We offer the following options:

• Genetically distant, weaned or breeding pigs to start a new herd
• Young or breeding boars
• Weaned pigs weighing 60 to 90 pounds (weiner pigs) for you to raise for slaughter
• Barrows or gilts -  priced according to weight
• Market-sized pigs weighing about 250 to 300 pounds for immediate slaughter - priced
  according to weight.
• A half or quarter of a slaughtered market-sized pig (when we are able to find other
  interested buyers with whom to divide up the pig).

 

See Pricing and Terms of Sale