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we have a used a butcher before that has a very good reputation here in town. So hoping we get the same meat we take in.

I spend my time between embarrassment for liking my "dinner" too much and amazement at how neat an animal he is. I took that pic when I drove up to his pen, that was what he did while squealing in excitement. He is such a cool critter. But you are right, as soon as the not ok behavior shows off...

I am curious if anyone butchers their pigs themselves? Is it a difficult process? I know a couple chickens must be nothing compared to a 250# pig. But is it a pretty big hassle for one person? Just more reasonable to taken them to a butcher?

The other pig we got is much more stand-off ish, so he isn't going to be an issue to send off. I had named him Ham Hock, my husband said that wasn't a nice name so he named him Wilbur!! (He was suppose to be the strong one about taking the pig off to the butcher...)

Thank you all for your input. I am hoping he will get big and a bit scary. Then it wont be so hard to send him off to freezer camp. I had another question which goes along with strong fencing... can I take him out for "walks"? Will he run off or follow me around? Will he go back in his pen to...

oooh luvmypets that would make it so much easier for me.... Next time I will find one that isn't a 4H pig and just get a wilder one.

he is just so friendly!! Wags his tail when we come around. I just wasn't expecting a pet friendly critter to eat....

yes he is. My neighbor's purchased him when I purchased Wilbur. And the lady has no intention of keeping a pig as a pet when it would taste better in her freezer. lol

Thank you for the welcome. He is not intact. I guess 4H pigs are 'gelded'. He is about 130 pounds and gaining weight, maybe 4 months old??? He is in with a pig close to the same size about a month older. They squabble over feed but seem to do alright otherwise. PS He is the pig in avatar

I purchased a "blue butt" that was raised for 4H but didn't make weight to show. This is my first time owning a pig and I never thought the pig would be so friendly. He comes over for belly rubs and will lay his head in my lap a grunt softly as I scratch behind his ears and belly. Now I do not...