If you’re thinking about buying meat in bulk, one of the first questions is:

👉 “Do I even have enough freezer space?”

Here’s a simple, real-world guide based on what our customers actually use.

Kunekune Hog

Kunekune Half Hog 👉 30–45 lbs. pork 👉 3-4 cubic feet of freezer space

Kunekune Whole Hog 👉75–90 lbs. pork 👉 7 cubic feet of freezer space

👉 Most standard chest freezers can easily handle a whole hog.

Standard Breed Hog

Standard Breed Half Hog 👉 100-125 lbs. pork 👉 7 cubic feet of freezer space

Standard Breed Whole Hog 👉200-250 lbs. pork 👉 10 cubic feet of freezer space

👉 Most standard chest freezers can easily handle a whole Kunekune hog.

Now that you know what fits, the next step is choosing your share.

A simple rule of thumb:

👉 1 cubic foot of freezer space = 15-20 lbs of meat (about the size of a very small microwave)

So:

• Small freezer (4 cu ft) → half Kunekune hog + extra room
• Medium freezer (7 cu ft) → whole Kunekune hog + additional storage
• Large freezer (10+ cu ft) → bulk buying for a family

Want to see what a half or whole hog actually costs?

5 Cubic Foot Freezer

• Half hog fits comfortably
  
• Room left for extras
  

7-9 Cubic Foot Freezer

• Whole hog fits easily
• Space for beef, chicken, or restocking

10+ Cubic Foot Freezer

• Ideal for families buying in bulk regularly

👉 Most families are surprised how manageable this is.

Most families who check freezer space end up moving forward with a half or whole hog.

If this fits your freezer, the next step is choosing your hog.

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Your meat will come:

• Vacuum sealed (meat will last for up to 2 years)
• Individually labeled + weights
• Flat-packed for efficient stacking

👉 This makes it much easier to organize than most people expect.

You have a few easy options:

• Start with a half hog
• Upgrade your freezer (often $150–$300 gently used -- we love Facebook marketplace to shop for used freezers with plenty of life left in them!)
• Split a whole hog with a friend or family member
  
  👉 Many customers start small and scale up later.

Most families don’t need a new freezer—just a little organization.

You can also start smaller with curated bundles.

Buying in bulk means:

• Fewer grocery store trips
• Consistent, high-quality meat
• Lower average cost per pound
• Full control over your cuts

👉 Once your freezer is stocked, meal planning gets a lot easier.

If freezer space was your biggest concern…

👉 Now you have your answer.

Most families who check freezer space end up moving forward with a whole or half hog.

We serve families across DFW:

• Dallas
• Fort Worth
• Denton
• Wise County + all of North Texas
  
• Plus... nationwide shipping!  (Small boxes under 20 lbs., hog shares -- call for quote)

👉 With farm pickup and local delivery options available.

If you’ve made it this far, freezer space isn’t the issue anymore.

We’re part of a growing network of local farms in North Texas…