Turning Pigs into Profit: A Guide to FS25’s Pig Farming
Farming Simulator 25 offers numerous ways to earn income, and raising livestock is one of the most profitable. Pigs, in particular, are an excellent choice since they can be sold for profit and also provide natural fertilizer to boost crop growth. In this article, we’ll dive into the essentials of raising pigs, the tools and resources you’ll need, and the top strategies for maximizing your profits from pig farming.
Stables
To start raising pigs in Farming Simulator 25, you’ll need to set up their housing. Here are your options for pig farming in FS25:
- Pasture: This option holds up to 30 pigs and is ideal for breeding more pigs.
- Barn: With a capacity of 108 pigs, the barn is a great choice if you’re looking to produce slurry and manure.
- Large Barn: This is the biggest and most efficient option, accommodating up to 270 pigs. It’s perfect for large farms with a high demand for fertilizer.
Once you’ve set up the stables, maintenance is key. You’ll need to feed your pigs regularly and ensure they have a steady water supply. Feed capacity is 9,500 liters, and water capacity is 3,000 liters.
All barns come with silos. In the regular barn, you can store up to 34 cubic meters (34,000 liters) of feed and 15 cubic meters of straw, which is essential for manure production. Unlike previous games, manure storage now has a limit, with the regular barn’s manure tank holding up to 51,300 liters.
The large barn, as expected, offers significantly more storage. It can hold 85 cubic meters (85,000 liters) of feed, 45 cubic meters (45,000 liters) of straw, and has a manure tank capacity of 128,250 liters.
Buying Animals in Farming Simulator 25
In FS25, you can purchase pigs from your local animal dealer. Make sure you have a truck equipped for transporting animals; otherwise, you’ll be charged a delivery fee.
Here are the types of pigs available for purchase in Farming Simulator 25:
- Bentheim Pig (0 months old) – 200
- Bentheim Pig (6 months old) – 416
- German Noble Pig (0 months old) – 200
- German Noble Pig (6 months old) – 416
- Berkshire Pig (0 months old) – 200
- Berkshire Pig (6 months old) – 416
Caring for Pigs: Essential Tips for FS25 Farmers
To maximize your profits with pigs, proper care is essential, starting with feeding and using the correct mix. Fortunately, pigs in FS25 aren’t picky and will eat most of the crops you grow, including barley, wheat, rapeseed, soybeans, corn, maize, sunflowers, potatoes, sorghum, and sugar beets.
For the best feeding results in FS25, here’s a breakdown of the most effective mixes:
- Corn and sorghum: 50% effectiveness
- Wheat and barley: 25% effectiveness
- Soybeans, rapeseed, and sunflowers: 20% effectiveness
- Potatoes and sugar beets: 5% effectiveness
If you don’t have the ideal crops available, you can always purchase feed from the dealer. While there’s an extra cost, the convenience may be worth it. Feed will cost 1,000 for 1,000 liters.
FS25 Livestock: How to Use Pigs Effectively on Your Farm
Pigs in Farming Simulator 25 offer several benefits for your farm. After breeding and producing piglets, you can either sell them to the animal dealer for profit or expand your herd to generate more slurry and manure for fertilizing your crops. With enough manure, you can effectively fertilize multiple fields, leading to improved harvests.
To produce manure in FS25, you’ll need a steady supply of straw, which is essential for manure production. You’ll also need to purchase and place a manure heap near your barn. This heap can store up to a massive 4 million liters of manure.
You can increase production even further. By going to the “Silo extensions” section in the “Building” tab, you can add a slurry tank with a capacity of 500,000 liters or even 2.6 million liters.
The slurry isn’t just for fertilizing fields. Any excess can be sold to the biogas plant, providing another way to make money from your pigs in FS25.
Breeding Pigs in Farming Simulator 25
In FS25, animals reproduce fairly quickly and with minimal effort. As long as their health is above 0%, they’ll reproduce every 6 months. To ensure their health stays high, make sure they have enough space in the pasture, plenty of food, and a constant water supply. You’ll earn more from larger, more mature animals, so it’s a good strategy to maintain a young herd. Sell off the older animals for profit and reinvest that money into keeping your livestock youthful. This approach will provide you with a steady stream of income to support other farming ventures.