Frequently Asked Questions

Bacon, sausage, ham, pork chops, ribs, roasts, and brats are all available with a half hog. You can have the pig processed to your liking per Harbach's specifications.

The difference can be simply explained in a taste test. If you put traditionally raised, store bought pork next to ours, you can see the difference. There is no comparison flavor wise. Our pork is rich, flavorful, sweet, and well marbled. PLUS - our pigs are raised outside, on grass, with ample space in a stress free environment. That most definitely cannot be said of store bought pork.

No - we do not raise organic hogs. They are fed a corn/soy swine feed produced at Huber feeds (local grainer). It is a high quality feed that we supplement with protein and minerals. They are also fed farm scraps, such as lettuce, corn stalks, pumpkins, etc. They have access to pasture/forage or hay as well. We do not feed soy free or organic.

YES! We give our piglets a shot of ivermectin when they are weaned. They get another shot of ivermectin (or a pour on or feed through) about 2 months before they go to butcher. Other than that, they get no other antibiotics, medications, hormones, or supplements. They are as clean as we can get them while keeping them healthy. That being said - we DO give them medicine when they need it. So if we have an outbreak of a parasite, they will receive an anti-parasitic. If they have a fever from an infection, they will get an antibiotic. Their health comes first for us. We do our absolute best to ensure they are as clean as possible. If you ever have any questions about whether or not an animal you buy has had any medicine, contact me as I keep a log.

Yes! We do sell feeder pigs when we have a surplus (which is pretty often considering our sows are great producers!). Feeder pigs are on a first come, first served basis. Please understand feeder pigs are just that - for consumption. They are not fit for breeding nor will they be registered. Feeder piglets are 8 weeks at weaning (around 20-30 pounds) and are $150 each. Contact us to check availability.

Yes! Registered breeders have to meet certain standards. We have a waiting list for those who are interested in gilts and boars that are registered. We charge $400 per registered piglet. Piglets will be registered to the new owner per IPPR guidelines.

At times we do have registered PROVEN breeding stock up for sale. They will be listed on the "for sale" page when/if they become available. Full grown breeding stock varies from $800 to $1500.

All pigs root. They are pigs after all! But do ours root a LOT less - yes! Here at Runaway Acres, we have had multiple different breeds of pigs. From Yorkshire to Guinea Hog to Red Wattle to mixed breeds. We can confidently say that IPPs do not tear up the land like other pigs do. They make a hole where we have poured water for their wallows, and that's it. They ABSOLUTELY WILL dig if they do not have enough food or nutrients (ie not fed properly).

YEP! We have had our pigs out to pasture with our horses, cows, ducks, chickens, and goats. Our dogs and cats have also been in the pastures with us and the pigs. We have never had a problem with them killing or hurting another animal. That being said - they are livestock and they can be unpredictable - especially boars and sows with piglets. We always recommend a backup plan if any issues arise from putting mixed species together.

No - they are not organic - and I'll tell you why! Organic feed is very expensive, which in turns drives up the price of eggs! Our chickens are instead fed locally produced seeds, legumes, and grains. They are TRUE free range chickens, who enjoy the ability to roam around. We do not treat our chickens with any wormers, antibiotics, or hormones. The only exception is if they are truly sick and need to be isolated and treated. They really are as close to "organic" as you can be without being fed organic labeled food.

Duck eggs are higher in vitamins than chicken eggs. They are also a thicker consistency and the whites are stickier than chicken eggs. Duck eggs are excellent for baking as they give a nice fluffiness to cakes and cookies that chicken eggs do not. Duck eggs have a slightly richer flavor as well. They are high in protein and an excellent source of healthy fat.