What are the Idaho Pasture Pigs?
Idaho Pasture Pigs, or IPPs, are new pig breed that is crossed between Duroc, Old Berkshire, and the Kunekune. Developed in 2006, these medium size pigs are a gentle pig breed that are perfect for homesteaders that wish to raise pig alongside other type of animals because they are true "grazing" pigs. With sufficient minerals, IPPs, unlike other pig breeds, will not root the ground and destroy the pasture.
IPPs are smaller in nature and makes excellent mother. Feeder can be ready to harvest in as little as 8-10 months, weighting from 250-300 pounds. Per the Idaho Pasture Pig Registry standards, IPP sows mature at 250-350 pounds while boars mature to 350-450 pounds. Their meat are known to be more tender and richer than most other pig breeds.
Our pigs have large areas dedicated for their grazing, with occasional visits from some canine and sheep friends, plus a few staring contest across the fence line with our Jersey cows. We also utilize movable electric netting for most of our paddock and rotate between pasture to ensure fresh grass diet in all season. Luckily, we live in a warm enough climax that our pasture typically survive through winter; however, they are supplemented with hay. Our farm is undergoing a set up phrase and will begin producing fodder as additional feed for our pigs year round starting in mid-2022.
We offer only the best breeding quality registered piglets. Only those meeting or exceeding the IPP standard will be offered as breeder piglets. Male piglet not meeting IPP standard are castrated between 2 to 8 weeks. We do not sell unregistered female not meeting IPP breeding standards.
If you are looking to pair up your own IPP, please be sure to check out the linage information below. Specific linage information (registration paper) can be provided upon request. We are happy to assist you to get the best match for your farm!
IPPs are smaller in nature and makes excellent mother. Feeder can be ready to harvest in as little as 8-10 months, weighting from 250-300 pounds. Per the Idaho Pasture Pig Registry standards, IPP sows mature at 250-350 pounds while boars mature to 350-450 pounds. Their meat are known to be more tender and richer than most other pig breeds.
Our pigs have large areas dedicated for their grazing, with occasional visits from some canine and sheep friends, plus a few staring contest across the fence line with our Jersey cows. We also utilize movable electric netting for most of our paddock and rotate between pasture to ensure fresh grass diet in all season. Luckily, we live in a warm enough climax that our pasture typically survive through winter; however, they are supplemented with hay. Our farm is undergoing a set up phrase and will begin producing fodder as additional feed for our pigs year round starting in mid-2022.
We offer only the best breeding quality registered piglets. Only those meeting or exceeding the IPP standard will be offered as breeder piglets. Male piglet not meeting IPP standard are castrated between 2 to 8 weeks. We do not sell unregistered female not meeting IPP breeding standards.
If you are looking to pair up your own IPP, please be sure to check out the linage information below. Specific linage information (registration paper) can be provided upon request. We are happy to assist you to get the best match for your farm!
We are a registered breeder with the IPPR and a proud member of the IPPBA!
To learn more about this amazing breed, we encourage you to visit the following resources:
IPPR: Idaho Pasture Pig Registry
IPPBA: Idaho Pasture Pig Breed Association
To learn more about this amazing breed, we encourage you to visit the following resources:
IPPR: Idaho Pasture Pig Registry
IPPBA: Idaho Pasture Pig Breed Association
How many acres do I need to raise an idaho pasture pig?
That depends. Are you planning on rotating your pigs, and if so, how often? We have paddocks set up with room anywhere between 900 sqft up to 3 acres. Our pregnant sow and mamas with older piglets get to roam our entire property. Generally, we feel one acre can accommodate three to four full grown pigs comfortably without the need for rotation. Pigs in smaller paddocks or higher number of pigs per acreage will require frequent rotation to ensure access to fresh and nutrient pasture. We recommend that you monitor the growth rate and health of your pigs and adjust accordingly.
Keep in mind - your pasture isn't the same as ours. What work for us, may not work for you. Your local extension office is a great resource in learning about what a typical acre of pasture may be able to handle in your area.
Keep in mind - your pasture isn't the same as ours. What work for us, may not work for you. Your local extension office is a great resource in learning about what a typical acre of pasture may be able to handle in your area.
How much grain do I need to feed an idaho pasture pig per day?
IPP thrives on pasture! However, they are not ruminant and cannot live on pasture alone. IPPs need grain with sufficient minerals in order to ensure they have all the nutritional requirements. Our IPPs gets between one to three pounds of custom mix feed per day, depending on their age and purpose. Our mamas get two to four pound plus one additional pound for each baby while she is nursing up until three to five days after weaning.
Our program focuses on pasture quality. Our pasture consists mostly of Kentucky bluegrass and clover. Our custom feed mix has a 19.8% protein content which is higher than the typical hog feeds you may find at your local farm stores or mills. Our pigs also get plenty of share of raw cow milk along with fresh fruits and vegetable whenever available.
Our program focuses on pasture quality. Our pasture consists mostly of Kentucky bluegrass and clover. Our custom feed mix has a 19.8% protein content which is higher than the typical hog feeds you may find at your local farm stores or mills. Our pigs also get plenty of share of raw cow milk along with fresh fruits and vegetable whenever available.
What type of fencing/infrastraucture do I need for an idaho pasture pig?
There are a lot of options at different budget levels. We have both permanent and temporary fencing here at Three Daughters Farm. Hog panel is the most popular among pig farmers, but they can be costly tho last a very long time. We use field fencing with t-posts for our permanent paddock that is used for farrowing, hog panels for our weaning lots, and a combination of temporary electric netting and permanent fencing with poly-wire or poly-tape throughout the rest of our property.
Our pig "houses" vary from one paddock to another. Most of our buildings are built from pallet wood with tin roof and are approximately 8' x 8' wide, and 4' tall with a small opening to limit exposure to the elements. Other paddocks have recycled items, such as truck cap, which we have utilized to mitigate the raising material cost.
Our pig "houses" vary from one paddock to another. Most of our buildings are built from pallet wood with tin roof and are approximately 8' x 8' wide, and 4' tall with a small opening to limit exposure to the elements. Other paddocks have recycled items, such as truck cap, which we have utilized to mitigate the raising material cost.
Do I need a farrowing crate?
No. There are many different farrowing methods, but farrowing crate is the last thing you will need (or want) in raising IPPs. IPPs are great mothers! Our girls farrow in the open field but we do provide each mama with their own space to give her some privacy and to avoid disturbances from her pig friends.
Due to high demand for an Idaho Pasture Pig, please be patient if you are looking for a registered IPP piglet.
Our average wait time for a registered IPP piglet is 4-6 months.
This is not guaranteed. As much as we want something to happen, nature often has a mind of her own.
Our average wait time for a registered IPP piglet is 4-6 months.
This is not guaranteed. As much as we want something to happen, nature often has a mind of her own.
Looking for a specific linage for your farm? We have sourced quality breeding IPPs from all over the country! Our pigs came from as far as California, Oregon, and Washington state, as well as neighboring states such as Illinois and Ohio.
We recommend that you reach out to us prior to placing a deposit if you are hoping for a piglet from a specific litter so that we may confirm their availability as the deposit is not refundable. Some of the lines on our list, while scheduled for farrowing, may not be available for sale for a while.
We recommend that you reach out to us prior to placing a deposit if you are hoping for a piglet from a specific litter so that we may confirm their availability as the deposit is not refundable. Some of the lines on our list, while scheduled for farrowing, may not be available for sale for a while.
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