Think about raising a steer instead.
I have to warn you it will become a pet.
Another option is meat rabbits.
They are easy to butcher on your own.
The former you will have to pay someone to do it.
No way can I see you guys building a fire and scalding and scraping the bristles off a hog in hot water.
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It is a work house big time even for people that know how to do it.
Worth