Emola Farm has weaned pigs and piglets available at our farm in Mabank, Texas. These are young pigs that have come off the sow and are started on feed, sold to buyers who want to raise a pig from the smallest practical size. Call 903-880-0124 for what we have this week.
Weaned Pigs vs. Feeder Pigs: Which Do You Want?
People use these terms loosely, but the difference matters when you are the one bringing the animal home.
A weaned pig has just been separated from the sow. It is eating solid feed but it is still small, still adjusting, and still needs close attention. A feeder pig is a step further along — bigger, more settled, and more forgiving of an ordinary pen and ordinary weather.
The trade-off is straightforward:
- Weaned pigs cost less up front and you have the animal longer, which some buyers prefer.
- Weaned pigs need more from you — a tighter, warmer, dryer pen, closer watching in the first two weeks, and more care around feed changes.
- Feeder pigs are the safer first pig. If this is your first time, start there instead.
If you are not sure which one fits your setup, say so when you call. We would rather sell you the animal that succeeds at your place than the one you asked for.
See our feeder pigs page if you would rather start with a larger animal.
Breeds We Have as Piglets
What we have on hand changes constantly, but the breeds that come through our farm most often are Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, and Yorkshire, along with a steady supply of crossbred piglets.
For anyone raising a pig for the freezer, crossbred piglets are usually the sensible buy. Crosses tend to be hardy, they grow well, and the health of the individual animal matters far more than the name of the breed.
We deal in domestic breeds only. We do not buy or sell wild hogs.
Bringing a Weaned Pig Home
The first two weeks are the whole game with a young pig. Get these right and the rest is easy.
Keep the Feed the Same
Ask what the piglet has been eating and buy that feed before you pick the animal up. Change it gradually over a week or more if you want to switch. Abrupt feed changes are the most common reason a young pig goes off feed in a new home.
Small, Dry, Draft-Free Pen
A young pig in a huge pen is a young pig that gets cold, gets lost, and gets into trouble. Start small and tight, with dry bedding and shelter from wind and rain, then give more room as the animal grows.
Watch for the Warning Signs
A healthy piglet is up, alert, curious, and eating. A piglet that stands off by itself, will not eat, or is scouring needs attention quickly. Have a plan for who you call before you need to call them.
Warmth in Winter, Shade in Summer
Small pigs lose heat fast in a cold snap and overheat fast in a Texas summer. They do not sweat. Shade, water, and a way to cool off are not optional from spring through fall.
Fencing
Small pigs fit through gaps that would never occur to you. Hog panels with tight spacing at the bottom, well anchored, are what hold a piglet. Field fence will not.
We build fencing, gates, and pens, and we do welding, so if your setup is not ready we can help with that as well.
Where We Are
Emola Farm is at 759 VZ CR 2704, Mabank, Texas 75147, near Cedar Creek Lake in Van Zandt County — an easy drive from Athens, Canton, Kaufman, Terrell, Gun Barrel City, Corsicana, Tyler, and the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have piglets right now?
Availability changes weekly. Call 903-880-0124 and we will tell you what is on the farm and send you a photo.
How much do piglets cost?
Price depends on size, breed, and the current market. We quote by phone so the number you get is the number that is good today.
Should I buy one piglet or two?
Pigs are social. A single piglet in a pen alone is more likely to go off feed than a pair. If you have the room and the feed budget, two do better than one.
How old are your weaned pigs?
It varies with what has come through the farm. Ask when you call — how long an animal has been weaned is a fair and useful question and we will answer it straight.
Do you sell wild hogs or feral piglets?
No. Domestic breeds only.