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Pregnant gilts or sows can be fed: sow breeder pellets/nuts or milled barley / mixed with pig concentrate and a selection of vegetables (particularly cabbage and broccoli as they helps with milk production.) A sow will eat about 5 or 6lbs of feed a day which is the equivalent of up to 40 bags of … Read more Feeding Pregnant Gilts Or Sows
I was recently asked for some tips and advice about feeding a slow growing piglet. “Dear Sara, I have a runt of a litter and he is growing very slow. Do you have any advice? Jeff” Tips and advice for feeding slow growing runts of litter. A good tip is when the piglets are weaned … Read more Tips For Feeding A Slow Growing Runt
Pregnant sows or gilts can be fed sow breeder pellets, milled barley and vegetables. It is important to increase the amount of feed given to the gilt or sow a few days before she farrows. Dear Sara I have a pregnant sow That is due to have little ones this month she just wants to … Read more What To Feed A Pregnant Gilt Or Pregnant Sow
I was asked recently if you could feed cider pulp to pigs, Hi Sara I have some experience of keeping pigs and the various feed options etc. However today I have been offered some residue from cider making. I have no idea whether this would be good for my pigs or not – they love … Read more Feeding Cider Pulp To Pigs