Raised on our Ellijay mountain ranch and finished to about 300 lb. Processing is planned for March–April 2027. A $300 deposit holds a whole or half hog. This group will fill.
These hogs are growing on the ranch now. We need reservations in place so we can lock processor dates.
Duroc is known for deep red pork, generous marbling, tenderness, and rich flavor. Ours live outdoors with shelter and the Blue Ridge as a backdrop — not a confinement barn.
You choose chops, roasts, ribs, bacon, ham, and sausage on the processor’s cut sheet. A whole hog typically yields about 140–165 lb of packaged pork.
You pay the farm $4.50 per pound of actual hanging weight — the cleaned carcass weight measured at the plant. A 300 lb hog typically hangs at 72–80% of live weight.
| Hanging weight | Paid to the farm |
|---|---|
| 216 lb (lighter) | $972 |
| 228 lb (typical) | $1,026 |
| 240 lb (heavier) | $1,080 |
Half hog: half of these figures. Weights vary. Final price is the actual hanging weight × $4.50.
The processor bills you separately for kill, cut, wrap, and any curing or sausage. We estimate $300–$450 for a whole hog; their quote governs. Packaged pork is about 65–68% of hanging weight.
| Hanging wt | Farm | Farm + est. processing | Packaged pork | Est. per lb of pork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 lb | $972 | $1,272–$1,422 | 140–147 lb | $8.86–$9.90 |
| 228 lb | $1,026 | $1,326–$1,476 | 148–155 lb | $8.75–$9.74 |
| 240 lb | $1,080 | $1,380–$1,530 | 156–163 lb | $8.65–$9.59 |
Per-pound figures use a 66.5% midpoint yield. These are estimates, not quotes.
Because you own the hog before slaughter, the pork is for your household and non-paying guests. It is marked “Not for Sale” and may not be resold. Planning to resell or serve paying customers? Tell us up front so we can arrange inspected processing.
Both owners must be named on the reservation before slaughter. Each pays half of the farm price; processing is split however you arrange with the plant.
A $300 deposit reserves your hog and is credited to the final hanging-weight price. Email [email protected] or use the contact form. Download the price sheet and deposit agreement before you send payment.
