Homestead Happenings

This is the homestead blog.  We strive for self sufficiency and self reliance at the homestead while embracing everything farm and forest.  Livestock, gardening, food preservation, fiber production, DIY, and traditional arts and crafts can be found at this blog.

What did we get into? – Pig Farming

What did we get into? – Pig Farming

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We are now pig farmers.

What did we get into? - Pig Farming

Our new adventure has begun. Yep, we are now pig farmers! We started with three piglets to get our “toes wet” or should we say “boots muddy”. The pigs came from a local breeder and were about 2-3 months old when we got them. We will raise them to market weight, which we estimate will be about 240-250 pounds. These pigs are already sold. If all goes well, we expect to do this on a regular basis. If interested in purchasing market weight pigs, check our website for updates.

Make it a great day. – Bren and Chuck

Pioneer Mountain Homestead
16477 Sharman Lane
James Creek, PA 16657
814-505-6426
"Embracing Everything Farm and Forest"

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Did you know these facts about pigs?

Did you know these facts about pigs?

Did you know these facts about pigs?

Did you know these facts about pigs?

Pigs are omnivores which means they eat plants and flesh.

A 40 pound pig will eat about 600 pounds of food to reach a weight of 240 pounds.

To grow a pig from birth to market weight (about 250 pounds) takes about 140-190 days.

Pigs not sent to market will continue to grow and some can reach over 1,200 pounds.

A pig’s natural lifespan ranges from 10 to 20 years.

Pioneer Mountain Homestead
16477 Sharman Lane
James Creek, PA 16657
814-505-6426
"Embracing Everything Farm and Forest"

Disclosure of Material Connection:  Some of the links in this page or post may be “affiliate links”.  This means that if you click on the link, Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC may receive an affiliate commission at no direct cost to you.   Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC only recommends products or services that the owners, managers, or employees of Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC use or believe will add value to the readers of this website.  This disclosure is made with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

New Covered Storage Building is Ready at Raystown Lake, PA

New Covered Storage Building is Ready at Raystown Lake, PA

Covered Boat Storage at Raystown Lake, PA

New Covered Storage Building is Ready at Raystown Lake, PA

Hi.  Bren with Pioneer Mountain Homestead here.  Just wanted to share a quick video showing Chuck and I putting the finishing touches on the new covered storage building.  Here we are putting the numbers on each bay.  The storage building is located near Shy Beaver Boat Launch at Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania.  More information is available at RaystownStorage.com.   Thanks for watching our video and have yourself a great day! – Bren and Chuck

Pioneer Mountain Homestead
16477 Sharman Lane
James Creek, PA 16657
814-505-6426
"Embracing Everything Farm and Forest"

Disclosure of Material Connection:  Some of the links in this page or post may be “affiliate links”.  This means that if you click on the link, Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC may receive an affiliate commission at no direct cost to you.   Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC only recommends products or services that the owners, managers, or employees of Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC use or believe will add value to the readers of this website.  This disclosure is made with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”