How to Buy a Butchered Pig from McGreen Acres
Our pigs are raised the way nature intended, on pasture, with sunshine, fresh air, and a diet free from corn and soy. When you buy a butchered pig from us, you're not just getting pork, you're investing in your health. We don’t leave you guessing. From deposit to pickup, we’ll be in touch at every step to guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way.
The Process
Thinking about stocking your freezer with pasture-raised pork? Here's how the process works from start to finish:
Hatching Turkey Eggs: What's Different from Chickens and What to Expect
If you've hatched chicken eggs before, you have a real head start. The fundamentals are the same: temperature, humidity, turning, and patience. But turkey eggs have their own personality, and going in without knowing the differences is one of the most common reasons a hatch disappoints.
We raise Black Spanish/Standard Bronze mix turkeys here at McGreen Acres, and we hatch in a GQF 1500 series cabinet incubator. What follows is what we've learned and what we'd want you to know before your eggs arrive.
No Corn. No Soy. Feed is the Foundation of Our Eggs.
If you’ve ever wondered how to feed your family better, you aren't alone. McGreen Acres was founded on the ideals that what you put into your animals is ultimately what you put in to yourself.
Years ago, we started paying attention to what we were cooking with. However, we realized that those same crops we cut out of our kitchen are the backbone of most animal feed in America.
That realization directly shaped how we feed our chickens.
Chicken, Turkey, and Goose Eggs: What’s the Difference?
Eggs are a staple in many kitchens, but not all eggs are created equal. Chicken, turkey, and goose eggs each bring their own flavor, size, nutrition, and seasonal availability to the table. Understanding these differences can help you choose the right egg for baking, cooking, and everyday use.
5 Egg Facts That Actually Matter
Answering some of the questions we hear most often from folks who stop by the farm that mean something, like the nutrition value of brow vs white eggs or what is that green ring around egg yolks when they are hard boiled.
Why Poison Control Recommends Honey for Button Battery Ingestion
If a child swallows a button battery, honey can help buy critical time on the way to the emergency room. Learn about the hidden danger of button batteries, why honey helps, and what it is about raw honey that matters.
Why Your Honey Crystallized (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
If you have picked up a jar of honey from us and noticed it has thickened, turned cloudy, or even become spreadable like creamed honey, you are seeing something completely natural.
Honey crystallization is not a defect. It is not spoilage. In fact, it is one of the clearest signs that your honey is real, pure, and minimally processed.
Controlling Hive Beetles Naturally
Hive beetles are one of the pests that beekeepers need to keep an eye on, and unfortunately, they can become a big problem if left unchecked. Fortunately, there are several ways to treat hive beetles, and we’ve found a few methods that work well for us here at McGreen Acres.
How Local Honey Supports Your Body During Allergy Season
If you live in our part of Texas, you know that seasonal allergies can feel like a year-round battle. The dust. The pollen. The sharp change from warm afternoons to chilly mornings. It all adds up.
A lot of folks ask us what they can do to support their body without adding more medicine to the cabinet. One of the simplest tools is something nature already gives us.
Local honey.
Raw Milk Yogurt
Have you ever stood in the dairy aisle comparing yogurts, trying to decide if all those added gums and flavorings are what left you feeling icky after eating a supposed health food?
You’re not alone.