Whole Hog Herd Share — Pasture-Raised (Local Pickup Only)

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)

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.

WHY A HOG SHARE SAVES YOU MONEY

Buying a share of the whole animal gives you one fair, blended price across premium cuts (chops, bacon, tenderloin) and staples (roasts, ribs, ground). Compared to typical heritage/pasture-raised retail, this basket usually saves about ~17% while supporting whole-animal butchery and humane, pasture-raised production.

WHOLE HOG — SAVINGS EXAMPLE

• Typical take-home: ~150–160 lb packaged (example: 157.4 lb)
• Example math: 157.4 lb × $14.03 ≈ $2,208 retail vs. whole-hog price $1,835
• You save: about $373 (~17%)

NOTES ON WEIGHT & VARIANCE

• Savings vary with your cut sheet and curing choices (smoked bacon/ham lose water weight and some processors add per-lb cure fees).
• Actual packages depend on bone-in vs. boneless, roasts vs. grind, and smoked vs. fresh.
• Freezer space: ~1–1.5 cu ft for a quarter, ~3–4 cu ft for a half, ~6–8 cu ft for a whole.

HOW WE PRICE (TRANSPARENCY)

• Whole-animal, fair blend: Premium cuts are averaged with value cuts, so you don’t pay “steak prices” for everything.
• Pasture-raised heritage costs: Red Wattle hogs grow slower and develop richer flavor; pasture management, supplemental feed, and humane handling are built into the price.
• Processing included: Humane harvest, transport, inspected processing, custom cut/pack, vacuum sealing, and labeling are accounted for (curing/smoking may carry a processor fee).
• Share size & overhead: Smaller shares have a bit more handling per pound (admin, packing, pick-ups); whole hogs get the best effective per-lb value.
• Nose-to-tail value: Choosing bones, hocks, leaf lard, and jowl increases real-world meal yield and cooking options.

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
  

Example Whole-Hog Take-Home (about 157 lb total)

Assuming a 220 lb hanging hog → ~150–160 lb packaged.

• Pork chops – 16 packs, 2 per pack (~1.2 lb/pack) … ~19.2 lb

• Loin roasts – 4 roasts … ~12.0 lb

• Tenderloins – 2 pieces … ~1.8 lb

• Boston butt + picnic roasts – (e.g., 2 Boston + 2 picnic) … ~24.0 lb

• Country-style ribs – 2 packs … ~4.0 lb

• Spare ribs – 2 racks … ~7.0 lb

• Hams (smoked/cured) – both hams – 2 … ~18.0 lb

• Bacon (smoked, sliced) – assorted packs … ~14.0 lb

• Ground pork/sausage – 40 packs @ 1 lb … ~40.0 lb

• Hocks – 2 … ~3.0 lb

• Jowls – 2 … ~2.4 lb

• Leaf lard/fat (optional) – ~12.0 lb
  Approximate total: ~157.4 lb

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.