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What is a whole vs half share of pork?
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It is way to directly buy your meet from a small farmer like us. You will know how it was raised, where it was raised, how was it fed, how was it treated, and how it made it to your table. The whole share is the entire pig,, all cuts, and fat included. Half share would be half of all the meat available on the hog.
How much freezer space do I need?
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A whole share of pork requires 5-7 sq. feet of space. We raise them big so plan on the upper end of it. Plan on it completely filling a 7 sq. ft. chest freezer. Half share would be 3. 5 sq. ft. or a half of chest freezer. For reference, most top/bottom freezers on your fridge at home are around 4 sq. ft. which will house a half a hog quite nicely.
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How much meet can I expect from a whole hog share?
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An average hog from us will weigh 135-170 lbs. of clean and trim meat/fat.
So for a half a hog, you can expect 70-85 lbs. of clean and trim meat/fat.
What is the estimated cost of a whole vs half share pork?
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How do I reserve a share of pork?
Why should I buy custom meat?
What products does Fowl Play Farmstead VT offer?
Can visitors come see the farmstead?
Our whole hogs are sold at $8/lb. hanging weight. A typical hog hangs around 200 lbs., bringing the total to approximately $1,600. After custom processing, customers generally take home 140-170 lbs. of packaged pork, including chops, roasts, bacon, ribs, sausage, and ground pork.
Not quite ready for a whole hog? A half share is the perfect middle ground. A typical half hog is about 100 lbs. hanging weight, bringing the total to approximately $850. You'll take home a freezer full of pasture-raised pork, including chops, bacon, sausage, ribs, roasts, and ground pork. It's a delicious way to stock up and savor the flavors of Fowl Play Farmstead all year long.
You're not just buying pork chops, you're stocking your freezer with a year's worth of Farmstead raised pork.
Visit the shop section and reserve your pork share today! There is a small deposit required, but it is taken off of your final total at the end. Your deposit helps us cover feed costs so that we don’t have to go in the hole to get a final product from the farm to your family.
Bringing home a custom hog share is one of the best ways to fill your freezer and feed your family with locally raised pork. For $8 per pound hanging weight, you'll receive a variety of premium cuts, including chops, roasts, ribs, fat, and ground pork. Not only are you buying in bulk and supporting a local farm, but you can feel good knowing exactly where your food came from and how it was raised. Best of all, you get to customize your order, choosing the cuts and processing options that work best for your family's table.
At Fowl Play Farmstead, we believe good pork comes from happy pigs, open pastures, and a little bit of farmyard mischief.
Depending on the season, we may offer pork, poultry, eggs, and other farmstead products. Check our shop page for current availability.
We love sharing our farm story! Contact us about scheduled visits, farm events, and opportunities to see farm life in action, or get side eyed by one of the goose hierarchy.