Alright. Breathe.
Every step holds its energetic opposite. I just read a piece that had a metaphor of every wind contains an inner wind blowing in the opposite direction. Some of that is just so much puffery, so let it blow by. This may well be the early signs of a big shift to a better gear. Let that be too.
About Mr Pig. Your husband loves a bargain more than logic. And you love your husband. He also likes reserves more than having to "hunt" too much.

Here's a blog from Vt on the costs of raising a pig.
Cost to Raise a Pig in Summer

• Purchase Price $100
• Feed Costs $115
• Slaughter $60
• Butchering $100
• Total Cost: $375

Finished hanging weight was approximately 150 pounds per pig, which means about $2.50 per pound hanging weight. And that only the summer raising, not the overwintering costs or costs of a freezer to store the meet.

Locally, I get bacon for $4#, ham, sliced, for about $5, and various sausages from $4 to $6#. We have a small freezer. Hm, I think you might want to look around for a local place to donate.

Could be terrific fodder for a blog or two.

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