Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Thailand News and Discussion Forum | ASEANNOW

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Pig farm running costs

Featured Replies

  • Popular Post

My girlfriend has a pig farm in Isaan. 
She can accommodate 100 pigs but she prefers buy 50 at a time.
She would like to expand her business, building another shelter to house another 100 pigs (total 200)
I've asked for her business figures, expenses/outgoings etc but she is vague, saying pig food cost 75000 Baht every month or so, vaccinations for each pig etc., she then sells the piglets once they grow up 100kg.
Anyone out there involved with pig farming or similar? Can reply with figures for such a business? 
Cheers 
 

I've heard of the sick cow con story from vague Thai ladies but never a pig story. 

If she is doing so well leave it well alone. 

All I know is a guy from Canada started pig farming with his Thai wife and they pack it in as there was too much competition.

Open. your wallet mate.

Soon, she will have 1000 pigs and you will be the pig master without a work permit. 555

And a new tractor, pick up etc...

55555555

 

Very vague..

I think you are feeding the whole village and a few car payments and houses ...

 

I've asked for her business figures, expenses/outgoings etc but she is vague, saying pig food cost 75000 Baht every month 

My GF has a new business idea;

 

Raising buffalos with 5 legs.

Will be unique and only costs 2 Million Baht a month to run the business.

Mom, dad, 25 brothers and sisters, uncles, ex, all will be employed on a small salary of 75k a month.

 

I think I go for this venture.

Can alwaly make a bit extra and save on some feed, disposing of dead bodies. 

 

I'm sure you've seen brick tops monologue in the movie snatch. 

 

 

Geeze, you guys are little insensative. This OP is obviously looking for advice, chicken legs is the only positive reply.
All you other funny guys, I would like you all to join this post, it's out of this world. 
The OP (will be good) story is like reading a fiction novel, lots of angles and direction, always the right response from comments and the headline that draws you to the story.
More twists and turns than that of Coronation Street
Have a dig at this Joker

https://aseannow.com/topic/1236037-a-nightmare-is-unfolding/page/15/

  • Popular Post

Happy to help out if you can give me a few more details of the farming operation. Given response here so far I would suggest you send me a message if you are interested and we take it offline.

There are many variables to consider such as:

Is she operating independantly or contracted?

If contracted what are the details? 

If independant.....

What is the weight of piglets she buys?

Where does she buy them?

Feed brand used. Grades used. Buy by bag or bulk. Quantities purchased?

If known, what are the bag prices of feed or per tonne bulk?

What FCR (feed conversion ratio) is achieved?

Mortality rate on average?

How sold, quantities and who buys?

Current Bank of Thailand farm price quoted is 67 baht/kg. What is she getting?

 

The feed cost you quoted seems high for a batch of 50 pigs, assuming they are grown out and sold at 100kg. 

 

 

Create an account or sign in to comment

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.