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post 1667579993 09-09-2022, 09:45 AM
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Anyone buy livestock at auction?

Thinking of buying a pig at auction. I’ve never bought livestock at auction before.

If I buy the pig, can I have someone take it directly to the butcher to process? Or do I need to haul the pig there myself.

How much does it typically cost to process a pig?
post 1667580683 09-09-2022, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted By MuscleXtreme⏩
How much does it typically cost to process a pig?
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Seems like a hassle
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Just buy one from the butcher. Unless you really know a lot about hogs and want to pick your own.

They are like art at auction. Some will go cheap and others will cost a fortune even though they all pretty much look the same to the untrained eye.
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Originally Posted By MuscleXtreme⏩
Thinking of buying a pig at auction. I’ve never bought livestock at auction before.

If I buy the pig, can I have someone take it directly to the butcher to process? Or do I need to haul the pig there myself.

How much does it typically cost to process a pig?
Yes you can have a butcher take pig directly.

Cost is usually $150 upfront, then additional costs for specific cuts. Usually ends up $2-300 for total butchering.


Like stated previously, a lot simpler to just buy from butcher.
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It depends on your local markets. You'll probably need to coordinate with a butcher before you buy the pig as they aren't going to be hanging out at an auction block.

You might be better off just finding a farmer that raises/butchers them and sells the meat ready to go.
Originally Posted By Nonsense916⏩
Seems like a hassle
If you cook a lot and have a home with a freezer its the way to go. I know a lot of people that buy a calf/half calf from farmers. They kill it, butcher it, and prepackage all the cuts. Will also do ground beef + burger patties for you. The guys I've talked to average $3-4 a pound for high quality beef. Plus that includes the steaks and pricer cuts as well.


The media is always on about the price of meat due to inflation but the simple truth is beef is extremely cheap right now if you buy at auction or direct.
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Look for a local farmer/rancher to buy from directly and get it sent to a local processor.
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We do bulk buys of meat. Find a smaller meat packers (get out of the city if you have any farm or ranch country around you) and they will set you up with a rancher who has what you're looking for.

We've got a half of beef hanging right now I'm filling out a cut sheet for, should have it packed and in the freezer by mid-month.

If you don't know how to buy a live pig, I guarantee you don't have the facilities or equipment for care or transport it. Not worth getting that deep into the process.
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You can take a good look at a T-bone by sticking your head up a bull's ass, but wouldn't you rather take the butcher's word for it?
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Have only ever bought chickens and ducks at auction but my family grew up going direct to the farmers in the countryside once every year for live hogs or cattle. We'd put a bullet in the head, string em up and break down the carcasses into quarters then brought it home to process further into steaks, roasts etc and bagged for freezer. If you don't have the knowledge or tools to process an animal, you're better off finding a butcher shop that offers that service. Just gotta go in and talk to them for rates -- independents are more likely to do it for you.
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Originally Posted By THE-BEEF⏩
Look for a local farmer/rancher to buy from directly and get it sent to a local processor.
This, much easier. And if you’re able to buy a single critter at an auction barn there’s probably a pretty good reason why it’s selling alone and none of them are good.
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I've bought meat rabbits. Way cheaper than a pet store and kids can't tell the difference.
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Originally Posted By HayZues
Yes you can have a butcher take pig directly.

Cost is usually $150 upfront, then additional costs for specific cuts. Usually ends up $2-300 for total butchering.


Like stated previously, a lot simpler to just buy from butcher.
Hmm ok, I’ll have to check out one of the local butchers and see what I can get.

Thanks for the tip.
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Originally Posted By SmillironS⏩
This, much easier. And if you’re able to buy a single critter at an auction barn there’s probably a pretty good reason why it’s selling alone and none of them are good.
Higher chance of it being sick? Aren’t a lot raised by 4H and FFA kids though?
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