5G Farms-Show Pigs

02/26/2026

WE ARE DONE!!!!! 2026 farrowing season is in the books. We are always leaning on our experience, learning for the future, and thankful for the gifts the good Lord provides.

Our struggles impact others and that is hard. We had one disappointingly small litter of 6. But MAN are they gorgeous!

Litter 2 held 11. Went smooth on the delivery however, the gilt sustained some injuries that leave us unsure of her future. But with some TLC, antibiotics and lots of love, we are hopeful.

Litter 3 went better than expected, but we had some losses. 5 losses. This gilt worked tirelessly as did my trusty AMAZING assistant, Kestin. She delivered 11 or the 14!!! Total count is 9 from this litter.

Litter 4 brought us across the finish line last night and Matilda did not disappoint. 13 beautiful babies on the ground. She is 650 lbs of kindness and brought her largest litter to date.

We are blessed, exhausted, and excited for 2026.

02/25/2026

02/20/2026

Right on schedule. 11 healthy babies!! This first time mom caused a lot of mischief during her labor. No farming is easy, but farrowing show pigs can take a person to another level of chaos.

02/05/2026

02/03/2026

Our first litter made its appearance last Friday. Lots of firsts happening around there:

First: litter born at our new location, letting the crate do its job from hour 1, notching ears, and using umbilical clamps

The gilt is one we purchased from Smasne Show Pigs last spring. Addison chose her specifically for breeding and paid for her with her hard earned $. She chose a Shaffers Goldrush boar named Sidehustle.

Although we were hoping for a larger litter, “Swinya” produced 2 boars and 4 gilts. She has proven herself as a fantastic mother. She has been told we need higher numbers for next time, but otherwise she is simply AMAZING.

PSA I need a better photographer than myself 😂

01/23/2026

Happy follow-versary to my awesome followers. Thanks for all your support!

Lorraine McGrath Strickland

01/13/2026

Pressure and excitement are an interesting combination.

Don’t mind us over here while we feverishly work to get settled after our move
T minus 14 days
5G Farms-Show Pigs

01/06/2026

Made the farrowing season shopping list today…

01/04/2026

T-minus 26 days!!!
Litter #1 will be here!!

Addison invested in her breeding program last spring!
We went to Smasne Show Pigs sale and brought this wonderful gilt home! Did we plan on purchasing? NO! But we couldnt resist. Unfortunately, it was Sunday and we couldnt purchase a crate so we all got to know each other on the way home!

She has the BEST disposition, is conformationally correct, and bred to Shaffers Goldrush boar “Side Hustle”.

Send us a message if you’re looking for prospects for show or breeding.

12/30/2025

Farrow season is upon us!!! Are you ready for 2026!! We have reservation spots available. 5 weeks until go time!

12/25/2025

We have some room on our reservation list. We are expecting 4 litters early February.
Shaffers’s gold rush boars out of outstanding sows!!