Anything AND everything!

[Bruce]

@Bruce Im still learning about this breed as there is a very limited amount of information. I believe the main reason people don't know about the breed is because they are new to the US. They were introduced in 2007 and 90% of all mangalista hogs are owned by one guys(organization, very strict about the breeding yada yada). Not to mention beside their country of origin there are only 20,000 mangalista hogs around the world. They also take longer to grow as ours won't be ready until next summer(when they are well over 1 year). I feel that if we educate the public they will become a better known breed. The meat is so good and its stuffing so you don't need to eat a lot. I know my dad is very intent on raising solely mangalista, and I will definitly be following that path. I asked him about feeder pigs and it was very clear I wasn't getting anywhere.

@Mini Horses They are quite pricey. We were lucky though, we got a decent price, even on the gilt. I love that gilt such a cuddle bug lol

Gee, that sort of attitude makes me want to raise them for sale as breeders to everyone else! You can bet I wouldn't be selling them for $1,200 Not going to happen though.

 

[NH homesteader]

I wonder, do they eat less or have really poor feed conversion? I mean that's such a long time to feed a pig to butcher.

 

[luvmypets]

I wonder, do they eat less or have really poor feed conversion? I mean that's such a long time to feed a pig to butcher.

I think they eat less, not sure though.

 

[NH homesteader]

That's my guess. How much/what do you feed them? Sorry if I'm quizzing you , I'm into pig breeds lol

 

[luvmypets]

That's my guess. How much/what do you feed them? Sorry if I'm quizzing you , I'm into pig breeds lol

We give them four large scoops of a grain mixture. Two in the morning, two in the evening. We also give them any extra greens and breads. We are still working on their diet, so none of it is written in stone.

 

[NH homesteader]

Here's an interesting article. It says they cost three times as much to feed as a typical pig.

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/05/13/wall-street-financier-becomes-the-master-of-mangalitsa-pork.html

I can't wait to hear how they taste when you butcher them though!

 

[Bruce]

Apparently for the rich Wall Street guy it is all about selling expensive things to rich people who won't buy it if it doesn't cost enough.

 

[NH homesteader]

Well I wasn't approving of bis business plan lol!

 

[Bruce]

We give them four large scoops of a grain mixture. Two in the morning, two in the evening. We also give them any extra greens and breads. We are still working on their diet, so none of it is written in stone.

Put me on the list for a pound of sausage when you process

 

[Alexz7272]

Would anyone like to write a legal memorandum regarding second degree murder?
I'd much rather be out in the snow with my goats! Which they think is going to kill them