10/20/2026
Yesterday, I decided to do another weigh-in with our 2 home grown keeper boars, Moneyshot and Tubby Thumper. I prefer to do timed weigh-ins at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, but I've noticed that both of these boars have hit a growth spurt since their 6 month weight and I had to take a peek.
Both have indeed hit a growth spurt and are well on their way to passing 200 lbs at 12 months. 🤘🤘
Moneyshot: 145 lbs at 8 months, 1 week.
Tubby Thumper: 152 lbs at 8 months, 3 weeks.
I've also increased their feed ration by 1 lb. per day from 3 lbs per day to 4 lbs since 6 months of age. I think it has definitely contributed and neither has put on substantial fat cover on the increased ration except maybe Tubby a bit.
All of our pigs are fed a 16% protein, 1% lysine corn-free, soy-free, flax-free, non-GMO feed from our local mill. The vitamin and minerals mixed in by the mill is Fertrell brand, made in the USA and one of the best in the nation. It shows off in our growth rates and nice meat to fat ratios. I could probably ask the mill to increase the lysine, but I have yet to see a need. All of our pigs spend their entire lives on pasture with access to forage from the time they're old enough to leave the barn, usually 2-3 weeks of age.
It's really cool to see all of the genetics and planning come together in these 2 keeper boars. The keeper gilt pen is just as impressive, but the genetics are really shining in these boars. 💪
Attached in the last photos is screenshots of Moneyshot's growth progress on a graph. 🧬
Dos Lobos Ru 1 Moneyshot, Raising 'Em Right Ruby (Jenny) x K5 Farm Kaitoa (Ru).
Dos Lobos Mahia Love 1 Tubby Thumper, Cripple Critter Ranch Raven (Rona) x K5 Farm Chumbawomba (Mahia Love).
