Pig Fattening vs Breeding: Which Makes More Money?

Buy weaners and fatten them for market in 5-7 months, or keep a breeding sow and sell piglets litter after litter for years? Pig farmers everywhere face this exact choice, and the two businesses run on completely different economics. We break down the real costs and payback timelines for both paths, plus a Farm School segment on picking the right pig for each business. This is education, not investment or income guarantee — your own costs, breed, and market access will vary. Don't just watch farming videos—start managing your farm like a business. Like this video, subscribe to Family Table Farms, and use the FarmWiser app to track your livestock, expenses, production, breeding, sales, and profitability. 📲 Get the FarmWiser App: https://tinyurl.com/2yfclxsu 🌐 Visit Family Table Farms: https://tinyurl.com/287a2eyy Sources: Starting a sustainable pig rearing business — The Guardian Nigeria PIG FARMING IN NIGERIA: a paradox of experiences — Nosakhare Omon Aigiomawu (LinkedIn) Average Cost and Returns of Pig Production — ResearchGate How to Start Pig Farming in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide — entrepreneurs.ng