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Idaho Pasture Pigs

IPP - The Perfect Pasture Pig

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. 

Due to high demand for IPP, please be patient if you are looking for a piglet. 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 IPPR and a proud member of the IPPBA!

To learn more about this amazing breed, please visit the following resources:

IPPBA: Idaho Pasture Pig Breed Association Website
IPPR: Idaho Pasture Pig Registry
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 2 acres. Generally, we feel one acre can accommodate three to four full grown pigs comfortably. However, we recommend that you monitor the growth rate and health of your pigs and adjust accordingly. 
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. IPP need grain with sufficient minerals in order to ensure they have all the nutritional requirements. Our IPPs gets between one to four pounds of custom mix feed per day, depending on their age and purpose. Our mama gets 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 customer feed mix has a 19.6% protein content which is higher than typical hog feed you may find at your local farm store. Our pigs also get their 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 level. 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, and a combination of temporary electric netting and permanent fencing with polywire or polytape 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. 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. 
GET ON A WAIT LIST
Looking for a specific linage for your farm? We have sorted quality breeding IPPs from all over the country! Our pigs came from as far as California and Washington, 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.
Our Girls
Annabelle: HHS Sparkle G2086 (Bandit x Sparkle)
Gummy Bear (aka GB): TLF Shelly H1673 (Dave x Shelly)
Joleen: C3J Fate I0337 (Bandit x Fate)
Mitzi: BR Sparkle I0293 (George x Sparkle)
Federica: FF77 Diana I0562 (Oreo x Diana)
Tootsie: RWF Candy I0962 (Wendell x Candy)
Roxanne (aka Roxie): RWF Red Rock I1153 (Triton x Red Rock)
Stevie: STRX New Moon I1039 (Snickers x New Moon)
Jan: SPT Heart I1576 (Dave x Heart)
Peggy: MG Petunia I1222 (Oreo x Petunia)
Pricilla: RWF Jewel E0883 (Wendell x Jewel)
Lucky: DCP Ida H1313 (Bandit x Ida)

Big Bertha (aka BB): TLF Raven I2496 (Sam x Raven)
Little Bertha (aka LB):
TLF Raven I2494(Sam x Raven)
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June: MHF Black Gold F0519 (George x Black Gold)
Charlotte: CBF Shelly H2081 (Max x Shelly)
Lady Welles: DBAF Pepper H1574 (George x Pepper)
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Our Boys
Maximus Decimus Meridius: FOF Sam H1106 (Sam x Pepper)
Lucius:
LLA Oreo I2087​ (Oreo x Pepper)
Emeke: SPT Dave I1571 (Dave x Heart)
Clarence: RWF Snickers I1891 ​(Snicker x Jewel)
Bruce: Pending Registration (Gary x Chris)

Willy: RBA Rex G0631 (Rex x Fate)
Rub: C3J Bandit H1605 (Bandit x Fate)
Sir Spoink: ALF Sam H1169 (Sam x Jodi)
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