Fattening pigs: time, feed and cost per head
4–5 months from weaner to 95 kg.
ReserveFattening pigs takes four to five months from a 10–15 kg weaner to about 95 kg (PIDS, 2022). A DA feeding guide lists about 206 kg of feed per pig from 2 months of age to 90 kg (DA Hog Roadmap, 2022). Feed and the piglet are the biggest costs: work out yours below, then start with healthy weaners from Ronda, Cebu.
Where the money goes
| Share of operating costs | Backyard | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Feed | 36.9% | 57.4% |
| Piglets (stock) | 17.1% | 22.6% |
| Land rent | 31.0% | 15.0% |
| Labour | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| Cost per kg liveweight2018 prices | ₱103.78 | ₱78.68 |
Source: PIDS DP 2022-19, Table 16 (Curibot et al., 2019). DA puts feed at 65–80% of production costs (Hog Roadmap).
Fattening basics
Deworm first
Deworm one or two weeks after weaning; vaccinate a week later (DA RFO 2).
Feed by stage
Grower feed to about 60 kg, then finisher, 2.4–2.8 kg a day in the last month (DA Hog Roadmap). Details: pig feeding guide.
Space and water
At 81–100 kg each pig needs at least 0.85 m² and 6–8 litres of water a day (DA AO 41).
Track feed per kilo
In 2020 the national average was 3.19 kg of feed per kg of gain; DA’s 2026 target is 2.27 (DA Hog Roadmap).
When to sell
Hogs are marketed at 80 kg or more (DA RFO 2); the average slaughter weight is about 95 kg (PIDS, 2022). In June 2026 the PSA farmgate price for slaughter hogs in Central Visayas was ₱208.73 per kg (PSA OpenSTAT). Latest figures: live hog price per kilo.
Most pigs in Cebu are raised on small farms: 322,252 of the 451,498 head counted on 1 July 2026 (PSA). Raising a lighter pig for a party? See lechon pigs and the lechon price guide. Keep ASF out of your pen: African swine fever explained.
Gepanaga’s Farm opens in April 2027 in Ronda. Check the piglet price in Cebu, buy for a whole pen through wholesale, or reserve weaners now — a vet health certificate comes with every batch.
Questions
How long does it take to fatten a pig?
Four to five months from a 10–15 kg weaner to about 95 kg (PIDS, 2022).
How much feed does one fattening pig need?
About 206 kg from 2 months of age to 90 kg in the DA feeding guide; 2.4–2.8 kg a day in the last month.
What is the biggest cost in fattening pigs?
Feed. DA puts it at 65–80% of production costs; PIDS found 57% of operating costs on commercial farms.
At what weight should I sell a fattener?
At 80 kg or more (DA RFO 2). The average slaughter weight is about 95 kg (PIDS).
How do I calculate the cost per head?
Piglet price + kg of feed × feed price per kg + other costs such as vet care and transport. Use the calculator on this page.
