Breeding & Production
Moving from buying weaners to producing your own is the biggest economic step-up in Philippine pig farming. These guides cover artificial insemination, heat detection, sow management through gestation and lactation, and how to scale a farrow-to-finish operation.
Guides (4)
- Sow vs Fattener Pig: Which Earns More in the Philippines? (2026)
A fattener pig clears ₱500-₱2,000 over 5 months. A productive sow clears ₱50,000-₱70,000 in the same year. The 30x difference is real, but only if you survive the first 8 months of breeding. Here is the actual math.
12 min read
- How Long Before a Pig Is Ready to Sell in the Philippines
A commercial-cross pig reaches market weight (80-100 kg) in about 5-6 months from weaning. Native pigs take 6-8 months to reach 50-60 kg. Here is the complete timeline.
4 min read
- Swollen Vulva In A Pig: Heat, Pregnant, Or Sick?
A swollen vulva can mean breed her, expect piglets in a week, or check the corn for mould. The trick is the timing and what comes with it.
6 min read
- When to Cull a Sow: Price + Replacement Math (Philippines, 2026)
A sow that goes one parity too long costs more than a replacement gilt. Here is the parity threshold, the cull weight pricing, and the decision math for knowing when to send a sow to the wet market.
11 min read