At Vinfarm Solutions, pigs are one of the enterprises on our integrated farm. We keep commercial breeds and crosses, sell weaners and teach practical pig management.
Pigs give some of the fastest returns in livestock: they reach 85–100 kg in 5.5–7 months, and a sow can wean 16–20 piglets a year. A unit of 5 sows and their offspring fits on less than a quarter of an acre.
For most small farms, Large White × Landrace sows mated to a Large White, Landrace or Duroc boar (or by artificial insemination) give the best results.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Puberty (gilts) | 5–7 months |
| First service | 7.5–8 months, 120–140 kg |
| Heat cycle | About 21 days (18–24) |
| Heat lasts | 2–3 days |
| Pregnancy | 114 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days) |
| Back in heat after weaning | 4–7 days |
| Boar ratio | 1 boar : 15–20 sows |
| Pig | Space per pig |
|---|---|
| Sow with litter | 7–8 m² per pen |
| Dry / pregnant sow | 2.5–3 m² |
| Boar | 7–9 m² |
| Weaner (to 25 kg) | 0.3–0.4 m² |
| Grower (25–50 kg) | 0.6–0.7 m² |
| Finisher (50–100 kg) | 0.9–1.0 m² |
Commercial breeds and crosses for Kenyan conditions.
The backbone of commercial pork production. Excellent mothering ability and large litters. Adapts well to intensive systems. Very popular in Kenya.
Ask about Large WhiteKnown for its long body and excellent lean-meat percentage. Often crossed with Large White to combine high litter size with superior carcass quality.
Ask about LandraceRed-coated American breed prized for its fast growth and superb feed efficiency. Often used as the terminal sire in crossbreeding.
Ask about DurocClassic commercial hybrid combining Large White productivity with Landrace lean meat. Exhibits strong hybrid vigour. Our top recommendation for new pig farmers.
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Rough concrete floors sloping 2–3% to a drain, solid walls 1–1.2 m high with open space above, and shade. Pigs cannot sweat, so give good airflow and a wallow or sprinkler in hot areas. Clean, disinfect and rest pens between batches.
Track every sow and litter, heat and service dates, farrowing, weights, feeds, treatments, costs and sales.
Yes, when available. Pig weaners are listed in the shop above; call or WhatsApp +254 720 336 363 for current availability.
For most small farms: Large White × Landrace sows mated to a Large White, Landrace or Duroc boar, or by artificial insemination.
114 days: 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days.
A good grower-finisher gains 600–800 g a day and reaches 85–100 kg in 5.5–7 months, eating about 3–3.5 kg of feed per kg of gain.
Never feed swill, quarantine new pigs, control visitors, vehicles and tools, and if pigs die suddenly with high fever do not move or sell any pigs: report to the veterinary office at once.