How does the Pig Farming Profitability Calculator work?

Enter your costs, prices, and volumes. The Pig Farming Profitability Calculator estimates profit, margins, and break-even so you can test whether the hustle can work before you spend more capital.

Is the Pig Farming Profitability Calculator free to use?

Yes, the Pig Farming Profitability Calculator is completely free. No registration or payment required.

Are the results a guarantee of profit?

No. Results are planning estimates based on the numbers you enter. Real outcomes depend on location, demand, waste, price changes, and how you run the business day to day.

Can I use this calculator on mobile?

Yes. The Pig Farming Profitability Calculator works on phones, tablets, and desktop — useful when you are pricing stock at the market or comparing quotes on site.

Is pig farming profitable in Kenya?

It can be, especially with reliable feed and a buyer (butcheries, Farmer’s Choice, or local markets). Profit hinges on feed cost per kg gained, mortality, and sale weight — not just the weaner purchase price.

Should I fatten weaners or breed with sows?

Fattening is simpler and faster to cash. Breeding needs more skill, housing, and working capital but can supply your own weaners. Use both modes in the calculator to compare annual profit under your assumptions.

Why does feed price matter so much?

Feed is typically the largest cost in pig production. A few shillings more per kilo of feed can erase profit on a batch. Stress-test feed prices in the calculator before you commit.

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Pig Farming Profitability Calculator

Business plan

Pig Farming

Buy weaners, fatten to market weight, and model feed costs vs sale revenue.

Farming model

Buy weaners, fatten to market weight, sell by head or live weight.

Number of Weaners

Purchase Price per Weaner (KES)

Typical range: KES 4,000–8,000 (2-3 month weaners)

Mortality Rate (%)

Normal fattening: 2–10%

Feed accounts for ~80% of pig production cost. Adjust feed price first to test viability.

Use FAO Kenya stage-feed schedule

Target Sale Age

24 weeks ≈ 84 kg · 28 weeks ≈ 105 kg

Feed: 240.2 kg / pig

Feed Price per kg (KES)

Greenfield Millers: KES 35–40/kg · varies by feed type

Sale Method

Sale Price per Pig (KES)

60–70 kg pig: KES 13,000–16,000 · 80–100 kg: KES 20,000–35,000

Profitability Analysis

Total cost

KES 184,096

Profit / loss

KES -4,096

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Pigs Sold

9 of 10

Revenue

KES 180,000

Cost Breakdown

Piglet Purchase

KES 60,000

Feed2,402 kg · 52.2% of total

KES 96,096

Vet & Health

KES 10,000

Housing (allocated)

KES 4,000

Transport & Market

KES 9,000

Key Metrics

Profit per Pig Started

KES -410

ROI

-2.2%

Break-even / Head

KES 20,455

Break-even / kg

KES 227.28

Feed Price Sensitivity

Feed Price	Feed Cost	Profit	ROI
KES 35/kg	84,084	7,916	4.6%
KES 40/kg ◀	96,096	-4,096	-2.2%
KES 45/kg	108,108	-16,108	-8.2%
KES 50/kg	120,120	-28,120	-13.5%

Estimates based on Kenya farmer guides, FAO Kenya pig sector data, and supplier prices (2024–2026). Results vary by location, management, feed quality, and market channel. Feed typically accounts for ~80% of production cost. Do not compare retail pork prices to farmgate live-pig revenue — retail includes slaughter, transport, cold-chain, and retail margin.

How to use this calculator

Choose fattening or breeding. Enter pig numbers, feed and other costs, and sale prices. Review profit, ROI, and feed sensitivity.

Definition

A pig farming calculator estimates fattening or breeding profitability in Kenya with feed-heavy cost models and break-even views.

Example

Fattening weaners to market weight shows whether feed cost and sale price leave a positive batch profit.

Pig fattening and breeding maths

Pig profit in Kenya is mostly a feed story. Whether you fatten weaners or keep sows, cost per kilo gained and sale weight decide the batch.

Fattening is simpler to model: buy weaners, feed to market weight, sell. Breeding adds sow costs and piglet revenue over the year — useful if you want your own weaner supply.

Stress-test feed price and mortality. A cheap weaner with expensive feed can lose money; a dearer weaner with efficient feed conversion can win. Run both before you expand the sty.