why wouldent they have teeth ? or there tails ? iv heard some farmers cut ears to tell them apart ? im not sure ?

@@savagex466-qt1io most producers of piglets cut the eye teeth so they dont tear up the sows and the tails to stop chewing on each other when they are younger,, the ears are cut to id the farm they where born on if yer growing seed stock,, hope that helps

@@russsherwood5978 hey thanks so much for telling me that good to know

Joe Majors you would probably do best looking for a local farming producing pasture pork. I’m not sure grocery store pasture pork is going to be as good as direct from the farmer.

@@brittanycaplinger6110 Yes That's a better plan!

Pigs are not pastured animals. It’s a fad thing. Like Whole Foods. Pigs “natural” habitat is forest.

Roger Hart me too

There's nothing like experience in this regard. But when it comes to pigs I would say get them over 50 lbs if its cold outside (because that's when any problems will probably occur with health.) and then whatever you get and whenever you get them, just make sure they are super vigorous and spritely. Sluggish hunched over 25 lb pigs purchased in a cold, rainy March will end up costing you money and heartache every time. 50 lb pigs off and running in May will be fine 99% of the time. Don't obsess over breed. But don't get undersized pig breeds if you plan to sell to most american meat customers.

Precious Metal Head welcome to Tennessee. North central TN is far enough away from the tourist areas and large cities that farm land is affordable. Tim @ Cliffside Acres

Electric net.

Thanks. We're really happy with this group. They are sizing up just perfectly before winter hits hard.

How is the journey so far

Thanks for the tour, what may I ask do you mainly feed your pigs? I assume you feed them some sort of grain in that big hopper feeder?

Of course.

So I was thinking about Curtis Stone. That is part of his genius. Marketing and branding. He mentions it in his videos. Although he is not certified organic he does practice it and his customers know this.

We work pretty hard to communicate the value that we offer in the marketplace. I think Diego might have a video someday that talks about how we do that here. But yes, Diego's content has already helped us tremendously along those lines. We wouldn't be able to make this work if we didn't have the ability to target and speak to the needs of the people who see the value our food provides them.