Heritage Hogs
Pork Shares
Forest-raised pork in Peyton, CO
Please read the information below on our Pork Shares. Scroll past images for pricing and to place a deposit.
Forest-Raised Pork
In the summer months, our heritage hogs are rotated through our pine forests where they are foraging, aerating and fertilizing the soil. They are regularly fed alfalfa hay, as well as a USDA Organic, non-GMO feed, that is corn free and soy free. They are also fed donated produce from a large, well-known wholesale warehouse – which helps to eliminate food waste while providing beneficial nutrition to the hogs. Most of the produce is organic, and all of it is high quality, originally intended for human consumption. No antibiotics, no hormones, no pharmaceuticals of any kind have been used on these hogs. For more information, read our blog post on our Forest-Raised Pork and why we chose Heritage Hog Breeds.
Mobile Processing
We are excited to work with Elevation Meat Market mobile processor in Westcliffe, CO to dispatch and butcher our hogs. Why is mobile processing important to us? Studies have shown that animals in stress when being transported to a butcher, and faced with a strange new space, release stress hormones adrenaline, cortisol and other steroids. This affects us when we consume the meat of animals who were stressed out when harvested. These stress hormones may cause reproductive issues and other bodily issues as we consume it. (Check out this article by The Atlantic). By using a professional mobile processor who dispatch on site at our farm, we ensure the least amount of stress for our animals up to the point of their last breath.
Whole Hog
Butcher date: May 2, 2023
What to expect
- Your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, loins, chops, lard, etc
View cut sheet here (if cut sheet is not completed & returned by May 1, we will go ahead with standard cuts) - Processing fees included! No need to pay the processor separately.
- Free Pickup in Peyton
- Or deliver to door for $0.50 per mile from Farm
- For Whole Hog shareholders ONLY ~ You are welcome to visit our farm by appointment between April 21 – April 30 to select your hog. We will tag it for you.
Weight
- Approximately 80-100 lbs Hanging Weight*
$16.00 / lb – Hanging Weight
Estimated TOTAL COST FOR Whole Hog (Including Processing) ~ $1280 – $1600
$50 Deposit is non-refundable unless Heritage Pines Farm needs to cancel the sale for unforeseen reasons.
Remainder will be invoiced when Elevation Meat Market provides hanging weight after slaughter.
*Note: hanging weight is the weight of the whole carcass with the skin, organs & head removed. The weight of butchered cuts is typically 60% – 75% of hanging weight.
Half Hog
Butcher date: May 2, 2023
What to expect
- Your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, loins, chops, lard, etc
View cut sheet here (if cut sheet is not completed & returned by May 1, we will go ahead with standard cuts) - Processing fees included! No need to pay the processor separately.
- Free Pickup in Peyton
- Or deliver to door for $0.50 per mile from Farm
Weight
- Approximately 40-50 lbs Hanging Weight*
$16.00 / lb – Hanging Weight
ESTIMATEd Total Cost for Half Hog (including processing) ~ $640 – $800
$50 Deposit is non-refundable unless Heritage Pines Farm needs to cancel the sale for unforeseen reasons.
Remainder will be invoiced when Elevation Meat Market provides hanging weight after slaughter.
*Note: hanging weight is the weight of the whole carcass with the skin, organs & head removed. The weight of butchered cuts is typically 60% – 75% of hanging weight
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