At Marquam Creek Farm we raise registered Idaho Pasture Pigs (IPP's, Nigerian dwarf goats, and several hives of honey bees on our small farm just outside Molalla, Idaho Pasture Pigs are a true grazing pig. Their upturned nose allows them to graze on grass and forage, and because of their upturned nose, they cause much less damage to pasture, unlike regular “market hogs”. IPP's are a medium sized breed. Sows grow to about 350lbs at maturity and boars to about 450. They grow to market weight of 250 lbs in 10 months or so on a diet of a combination of grass and forage or hay and standard hog grower feed. It is recommended that they are fed a measured ration of feed daily rather than free feeding like market hogs. They are not bred to put on muscle weight fast. If they are fed all they can eat like market hog, they would end up with too much fat. When they are raised an extra few months on grass and grain, they will have a delicious red marbled meat healthier than regular pork because it is higher in vitamin E and Omega3. Both boars and sow have great dispositions and are gentle and easy to handle. They are very personable and love belly rubs. They are perfect for a small family homestead. We also offer a limited number of whole or half hogs. We charge by hanging weight. Hanging weight is the weight of the of the hog after the head, entrails and head have been removed, about 70% of the live weight. After the bones and extra fat and the cuts have been cut and wrapped you will end up with about 70% of the hanging weight. For example a 250 lb live weight pig, you would end up with 125-140 lbs of edible meat. You are also responsible for the killing and hauling fees, cutting and wrapping, and custom smoking and sausage. We will guide you through the process of deciding how much of any cuts you need for your family. Whole hogs- $4.50 lb hanging weight
Half hogs- $5.00
We also ask for a $75 deposit for a 1/2 hog and a $150
deposit for a whole hog.
