We took our pigs to the butcher on Feb. 14 th and got them back yesterday the 23rd. They weighed in at 249 and 254. We were guessing between 250 and 300 lbs so we weren't far off. The loading was not smooth or easy. The pigs didn't like the trailer and were not keen on climbing in. At first we thought we could wedge them up close and push them in but they bolted. And that much pig rushing for freedom sent me and the hubby flying like bowling pins.
So we finally corralled them one at a time and using recycled pallets we wedged them as close as we could and slowly persuaded them to climb in. The ride was uneventful and pretty. (we tool the back way) Arriving in Grant and hour later we began and pushing and pleading with the pigs to get out of the trailer we just forced them into. Another customer seeing our difficulties showed us "how to shove with your knees!" and wedge the pigs out of the trailer. It was done! They said the pork would be ready the following Wednesday and off we went.
I picked up the meat yesterday which would not have been possible but I have been sick all week with Influenza A. And have not been working much. So the hubby was out of town for work and I was nominated. We ended up with half of the back of the pickup loaded with meat. In total
30 Pork Chops
5 Shoulder roasts
11 Packages of Pork Steak
5 Fresh Ham Roasts
6 Packages Spare ribs
8 Cured Hams
3 Packages Hocks
47 lbs of Bacon
84 lbs of Sausage
And a few packages of organ meat and 50 lbs of lard for me to process. Wow! That's a lot of meat. Some will go to my grandparents and some to my Parents. We will also be sending a few things over to out friend Matt's as he gave us some produce for the pigs throughout the winter. We had less than $200.00 in feed. And $47.50 per pig and $400.00 to process this includes the kill fess and disposal of offal. And I will not have to go to the store and play rush and roulette with getting decent meat anymore! Yeah!
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