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Have to downsize, pigs gotta go


Hey all, I'm located in Polk county Florida, and I need to rehome my pigs. I've had them for about a year now, but I don't really have the energy to manage the entire homestead by myself like I have been. So as much as I have enjoyed having them, the pigs are really the one thing that's not beneficial, and so they've gotta go.

I don't know they're exact age (I took them in when a neighbor had to move) but they're all about 5 years. The big boy is Bacon(male), and the other three are kune kune. Freddy(male) is the grey and white one, and Doug(female) and Priscilla(female) are the black ones, with Doug having the blond highlights.

If you have any questions, just ask and I'll do my best to answer

by Zabre_Fang

23 Comments

  2. 40ozSmasher

    This sounds like they want to re home them as pets, so I’m assuming telling them to butcher them is not helpful.

  4. TemporaryIllusions

    Whatever you do, do not let them out.

  5. ElderberryOk469

    Do you have a local tractor supply or co-op? I suggest tacking a flier to their corkboard (usually near the bathrooms idk why) and putting your number for interested persons. You could maybe put up one at the library too. Lots of options online as well.

    I’ll go ahead and tell you though – they most likely will harvest them. Idk what your opinions are on that because you haven’t harvested them yourself so you may not want that.

  6. fatembolism

    Seems like the most cost effective thing to do would be to take them to a local butcher for processing and enjoy the meat.

  7. zr35fr11

    Post on Nextdoor & local Facebook groups. I have seen pet pigs rehomed both places. Your local animal shelter(s) and livestock vet(s) probably have resources as well, or even a staff member interested in taking them.

  9. CharlizeTheronNSFW

    I miss my semi feral hogs. I had 20 acres. They were the friendliest but most feral pigs I’ve ever seen. They’d eat out of my hand and demand pets while being absolutely crazy

  10. lbur4554

    Im located in GA, but I’d be willing to take them. Can you transport, per chance?

  11. Nouseriously

    There’s a pig rescue in Jacksonville my sister volunteers for. I can contact her for you.

  16. ArthurBurtonMorgan

    “Are you achin’……for some bacon? He’s a big pig…. You can be a big pig, too!”

    -Timon

  18. Destroythisapp

    Just take them to the slaughter house and make some money.

  19. Commercial-Rush755

    I’m sorry it’s come to this, but good on you for knowing your limits. In your position, I’d sell them to a processor. If they’re healthy you can get a decent price. I raised pigs once, heartbroken when the time came. But learned that bacon is meat candy. Good luck!

  20. greatpate

    Im sure You gave them a good life. Might be time to thank them one last time and send them to the butchers. No shame in not wanting to do it yourself, but you should bank the effort/calories you put into raising them. In North America pigs are so grossly invasive, not pets. Anyone who cares about wildlife in a thoughtful, meaningful way, would not suggest your hogs go anywhere but the butcher. So in my opinion raising them for any other reason than food, is reckless and disrespectful to your community, and the animals themselves. I’m sure some vegans will want to argue that these hogs are more than that, and that’s their privilege, but doesn’t mean it’s meaningful to most everyone else. Harvest and be grateful. Block anyone who gives you shit.

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