🐽Half Hog: 30-45 lbs. of meaty pork cuts➡️ $640 total➡️ 3-4 cu. ft. of freezer space

🐖Whole Hog: 75-90 lbs. of meaty pork cuts➡️ $1,280 total ➡️ 7 cu. ft. of freezer space

Not sure which option fits your family? Here’s the quick breakdown:

👉 Half hog = best for smaller families

👉 Whole hog = best value per pound

👉 Pay-as-it-grows = easiest on monthly budget

📊Pay-as-It-Grows vs Half Hog vs Whole Hog: Quick Comparison

Most families choose a half or whole hog after reviewing this—just pick what fits your freezer and budget.

When you reserve a hog share, you are purchasing a portion of a live animal before processing.

After harvest, the hog is processed at an inspected facility and custom cut to your specifications.

You’ll receive a full range of cuts—from everyday staples like bacon and pork chops to roasts, sausage, and more.

With Both Half and Whole Hog Shares, You receive:

• Pork chops (custom thickness)
• Bacon (sliced or slab)
• Sausage (custom flavors)  Brats and summer sausage available with whole hog purchase only.
• Roasts (shoulder, ham, etc.)
• Ground pork
• Organ meats, bones, and fat (optional)

This is not a pre-packed bundle.  It is your share of an entire animal.

👉 Don't worry -- we can help guide you through cut selection, too!

👉Most families who start with a half hog come back the next season for a whole.

Buying a whole or half hog is one of the most practical ways to stock your freezer with high-quality pork for the year.

For families in North Texas looking for pasture-raised pork raised outdoors — not confinement pork from industrial barns — reserving a hog share offers transparency, savings, and full control over your cuts.

Most of our customers try our pork by ordering a sample of their choice online, trying it at a farmers' market, or dropping by and picking up something to try -- then they reserve a hog once they taste the difference!

👉 Most families are surprised how manageable this is.

👉If this is your first time buying in bulk, we’ll walk you through everything step-by-step—from choosing cuts to pickup.

Our farm raises Kunekune hogs, which are a smaller, heritage breed, so a whole or half Kunekune hog takes up less space in your freezer.  Perfect for small families or someone just wanting to try Kunekune for the first time.

Approximate take-home weights

Half Hog
• 30-45 lbs. of packaged pork
• 10-15 lbs. of bones, organs, and fat (should you choose to keep it)
• Ideal for small families
• Fits in a small chest freezer (3-4 cubic ft.)

Whole Hog
• 75-90 lbs. of packaged pork
• 20-30 lbs. of bones, organs, and fat (should you choose to keep it)
• Ideal for larger families or shared purchase
• Requires 7 cubic ft. freezer

👉 Final weights vary slightly based on animal size and processing choices.

At Dos Lobos Ranch, our pigs live outdoors on pasture and are rotated to fresh ground:

🐖 Kunekune pigs are slow-grown for superior tenderness & flavor
🌱 Raised on pasture using regenerative practices
🧬 Naturally higher in beneficial fats like CLA
🚫 No confinement, no shortcuts

👉 The result: pork that tastes like what pork is supposed to taste like.

This means:

• No confinement barns
• Natural rooting behavior
• Access to fresh air and sunlight
• Movement that supports soil health

Diet, low-stress, and a healthy environment influence fat quality and flavor.

Customers often notice:

• Richer, more flavorful pork
• Firmer fat texture
• Balanced marbling
• Less water released during cooking

The difference is not additives — it’s how the animal was raised.

👉Most of our customers start with a few cuts…then decide they never want to rely on grocery store meat again.

• Spring and fall harvest windows
• Many customers reserve months in advance

👉 Once they’re spoken for, the next opportunity is the following year.

How long does it take?

Our heritage hogs take 12 full months to reach butcher weight.  Payments are split over 10 months as the hoglet grows unless older hogs become available, in which case they may be within 6 months of their butcher date and the reservation will be switched to a 50/50 deposit item in the store.

Can I choose my cuts?

Yes!  Your half or whole hog is fully customizable to your specifications.  The only restrictions on cuts are specialty sausages and brats on half hogs, which require a minimum order of 10 lbs. of each flavor, and a half hog just doesn't have enough on it to reach that minimum order at the butcher.

Is the pork inspected?

Yes. All hogs are processed at USDA inspected facilities and returned frozen, vacuum sealed, and labeled.  We exclusively use American Butchery in Santo, Texas.

How long will it last in the freezer?

Properly stored vacuum-sealed pork typically maintains quality for 12 months or longer.  We usually see it last 2 years so long as packaging stays in good shape.

Do I pay all at once?

Yes, unless you select the pay-as-it-grows option for a weaned piglet which is a monthly fee. Deposits to reserve an older animal (6 months old and up) are applied toward your final total with 50% due up front and 50% due at pickup.

Is delivery available?

Yes, for an additional charge of $1 per mile up to 60 miles from the farm.  If you're more than 60 miles from the farm, you can opt to meet us at a point 60 miles from the farm.

What if I've never bought in bulk before?

Buying in bulk can seem overwhelming, but once you add up the amount of money and time you're saving in weekly trips to the grocery store, everything at that point comes down to meal planning and learn how to cook all the different cuts.  Once you have that portion figured out, you'll be ready to order again and again for years to come!

Can I split a hog with another family?

Yes. Many customers split a whole hog to maximize value.

Bulk pork is typically priced using:

1. A deposit to reserve your hog paid to the farm
2. A per-pound hanging weight cost paid to the farm once the hog is finished
3. Processing fees paid directly to the butcher and you pick up at the butcher

At Dos Lobos Ranch, ours works like this:

Option 1 - Butcher Ready Hogs

Same as above, except we include butcher costs in the deposit and final payment due to Dos Lobos Ranch at pick up.  You custom pick your cuts and you pick up your processed hog at our farm after we pick it up from the butcher or you can opt to have it delivered to you for an additional charge (up to 60 miles).

*Note* We only offer finish-ready hogs when they come available, usually we're sold out for the year.  Therefore, we offer option 2...

Option 2 - Pay-as-it-grows

A monthly subscription of $136 for 10 months is set up through our Grazecart store to pay for your hoglet as it grows.  Shares get released as piglets make it to weaning age and will be listed in small batches when available.  It includes the same as above, all butcher costs covered, your choice of cuts, pick up at the farm, or delivery for additional charge (up to 60 miles).  Plus, you get monthly pictures including your pig as it grows.

A half-hog option is available using the subscription model for $68 per month for 10 months.

Since we raise a limited number of hogs and they get sold quickly around here, we highly recommend getting in on the subscription model and reserve your hoglet months in advance.

The Value of Hog Shares vs. Our Retail Price

1. Buying a whole Kunekune hog from us outright as retail cuts is about $1,600, an average of $17.78 per lb. for meaty cuts.  We offer a 15% discount for our pay-as-it-grows hog shares, saving you $240 for a total of $1,360 paid over 10 months as the pig grows.  That brings your average cost per pound for meaty cuts to $15.11 on average.  (If you opt to keep your organ meats, bones, and fat, add those in as well to bring your average price per pound lower.  Here, we've only calculated the value of the meaty cuts.)  Hogs that are older and are closer to butcher, we offer an additional 5% discount on the entire purchase price with 50% due at reservation and 50% due at pick up.
2. You get to choose all of your cuts, including any specialty items you may want (like summer sausage, crown pork roasts, etc.), and your butcher fees are included.
3. You pick up your finished hog at our farm out of our freezers, or you can arrange delivery for an additional charge for up to 60 miles from the farm (or a meeting place 60 miles from the farm if you're further away).

While per-pound pricing for pasture-raised pork can appear higher than grocery store sales, bulk purchasing often lowers the cost compared to buying individual pasture-raised cuts separately.

Many families find that buying in bulk reduces overall grocery trips and meal costs throughout the year.

Bonus: Our pork is always fed a diet that is corn-free, soy-free, and non-GMO.

While we don't anticipate anyone will decide to cancel their whole or half hog reservation, in case you do decide you need to cancel for any reason (for example, you move out of state and we cannot deliver to you), we will refund to your credit card 50% of what you paid-in and the remaining 50% will be paid to you in any of our products that we currently have on-hand at full retail price (which could be pork, beef, or turkey). 

You will be allowed to select your products, but be aware we may not have a full inventory on hand, in which case you can opt to wait for our next restock. Just keep in mind that we are an extremely small farm, and the wait may be months.

If we are unable to reach you for your final cut sheet selection before your final payment:

Your cuts will be selected for you based on what is popular in our online sales.  We will continue to make every effort to reach you.

If the butcher calls for us to pick up your hog and we still haven't heard from you, you will have 1 week to respond to one last attempt to reach you by phone, email, and text.  After that week has expired, your pork will be moved into either our retail freezer for sale or it will be offered to someone on the waitlist.  No refunds will be given to you if this happens and will be considered abandonment of your order.

The placement of your order acknowledges that you have read and agree to these terms.

Because pasture-raised pork takes time, availability is limited and scheduled throughout the year as piglets are weaned.

We open reservations in advance and process in small batches to maintain quality and consistency.

Joining the email waitlist ensures notification before the shares are announced to the public.

A whole or half hog is ideal if:

• You cook regularly at home
• You want to reduce grocery store reliance
• You value knowing exactly how your pork was raised
• You want better control over ingredient quality
• You prefer planning meals around your freezer

It may not be ideal if:

• You rarely cook
• You have minimal freezer space
• You prefer frequent small purchases

We're not kidding when we say customers get hooked on our pork... especially the bacon!  

Most of our customers start with a few cuts…
then decide they never want to rely on grocery store meat again.

📊Half Hog vs Whole Hog: Quick Comparison

🥩 Choose a Half Hog If You:

• Have limited freezer space
• Are new to buying bulk pork
• Want variety without a large commitment
• Have a small to medium household

👉 A half hog is the most popular starting point for customers who want to try bulk pork.

🐖 Choose a Whole Hog If You:

Buying a hog share is not complicated — it simply requires planning ahead.

When you reserve, you are securing:

• Transparency in how your pork was raised
• Custom cuts tailored to your kitchen
• A freezer stocked with dependable protein (and our amazing bacon, if we're being honest!)

For North Texas families who want pasture-raised pork raised outdoors and processed locally, whole and half hog shares offer the most complete way to buy.

👉If you’ve made it this far, you already understand how this works.The only thing left is reserving your hog before this season fills up.

👉We only raise a limited number of hogs each season. Once they’re reserved, the next availability is months away.

We’re proud to be part of a growing network of local farms in North Texas.