Whole Hog Herd Share — Pasture-Raised 

LISTED PRICE IS HERD SHARE DEPOSIT READ DETAILS

Lock in your family’s pork for the season and support a local farm. When you buy a hog through a herd share, you become a co-owner of the animal and are entitled to your portion of the meat after custom processing to your preferences.

CURRENTLY OFFERING: WHOLE HOG HERD SHARES ONLY
Estimated Harvest/Delivery: Late Winter – Early Spring
Pickup: Local pickup only (see delivery option below)
Raised: Pasture-raised, feed supplemented
Estimated Hanging Weight: 200–260 lb
Price: $7/lb hanging weight + processing fees (est. $1/lb + $75 slaughter fee)

HERD SHARE OWNER PAYS FOR OWN SHIPPING

About Our Hogs: Red Wattle (Heritage Breed)

Our hogs are Red Wattle, a heritage breed that originated in the United States. They’re named for their deep red color and the distinctive paired wattles (tassels) that hang from the neck.

• Conservation status: Listed as Threatened by The Livestock Conservancy (formerly ALBC).

• Why we raise them: Red Wattles are hardy foragers that thrive on pasture and are known for rich, well-marbled, flavorful pork. Choosing a herd share helps preserve a rare American breed while supporting ethical, pasture-based farming.

How It Works

1. Reserve your share with a $350 deposit (this product).

2. We email your Herd Share Agreement and payment schedule.

3. Pay $100/month until processing.

4. We’ll notify you once the processing date is set (late winter/early spring).

5. After the processor confirms hanging weight, we send your final invoice.

6. Pickup at the processor, or choose delivery within 1 hour of Siler City, NC for $50 (meet-ups within the zone available).

Transparent Pricing (Examples)

• Low end (200 lb HW):
  $7×200 = $1,400 (share)
  Processing est. $1×200 = $200
  Slaughter fee = $75
  Estimated total: $1,675 (plus any disposal fees/taxes)

• Midpoint (220 lb HW):
  $7×220 = $1,540
  Processing est. $1×220 = $220
  Slaughter fee = $75
  Estimated total: $1,835

• High end (260 lb HW):
  $7×260 = $1,820
  Processing est. $1×260 = $260
  Slaughter fee = $75
  Estimated total: $2,155

Note: Final costs depend on actual hanging weight and your custom processing choices. Some processors charge an additional disposal fee.

What You’re Getting

• Co-ownership of a pasture-raised Red Wattle hog via herd share

• Custom processing (you choose your cut list with the processor)

• Local pickup at the processor or optional farm delivery within 1 hour of Siler City, NC for $50

Payment Schedule

• $350 deposit today (reserves your whole-hog share)

• $100/month until processing

• Balance due at time of processing once hanging weight is confirmed by the processor

Important Notes

• LOCAL PICKUP ONLY. Optional delivery within 1 hour of Siler City, NC for $50 (meet-ups within the zone available).

• Whole hog shares only at this time.

• Standard regional processing fees typically include:

  • Slaughter fee: ~$50–$90 per hog (weight dependent)

  • Processing fee: ~$0.63–$1.00+ per lb (based on hanging weight)

  • Disposal fee: may apply depending on processor

Ready to reserve?

Add to cart to place your $350 deposit and secure your Red Wattle Whole Hog Herd Share for late winter/early spring processing. We’ll follow up with your agreement and next steps right away.