How Much Freezer Space Do I Need For a Half Pig?
When determining how much freezer space you’ll need for your half pig, please note that the amount of pork you will get from a half or whole cow or pig varies from farm to farm. Please do not use these calculations for other farm’s pork unless you know the hanging weight/finish weight will be similar.
If you select to receive all of the bones, fat, and organs in your half or whole pig, you should anticipate needing more than the recommended amount of space below.
Half Pig Freezer and Cooler Space
The pork from a half pig from Hayfield Farm fills approximately 100 quarts of cooler space 3.5 cubic feet of freezer space, minimum.
Whole Pig Freezer and Cooler Space
The pork from a whole pig from Hayfield Farm fills approximately 225 quarts of cooler space or 7.5 cubic feet of freezer space, minimum.
A Few More Tips
- It is much better to have more space and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
- Life is much easier if you have your freezer space cleared out before you pick up your pork.
- Keep your inventory sheet on the door and mark off items as you go. That way, you’ll know which cuts you have left and you can make notes to know what you liked and didn’t like for your next half beef.
- Keep in mind that the recommended space above are round numbers to make determining how much cooler and freezer space you need easy!
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