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- Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:33 am
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Introducing new show pig to pigs already in barn
- Replies: 2
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Introducing new show pig to pigs already in barn
We have had 3 show pigs for about a month. They are all together in the barn in one pen. We purchased a new pig Sunday. It is in a separate pen next to the 3. For the last 3 days we have turned them all out together in a larger pen. There is constant fighting with the new pig from the other 3, so as...
- Tue May 27, 2014 1:37 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Treats/Slop to give oral meds.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1721
Treats/Slop to give oral meds.
Does anyone have recipies to mix up for pigs to give them oral medications or supplements that the pigs really like to eat?
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Barn sour pigs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4941
Re: Barn sour pigs
We walk them on dirt and grass. We walk mornings and evening when it's cooler. Good ideas...I think we will try some turn out time and walking to some feed. Thanks.
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:00 am
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Barn sour pigs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4941
Barn sour pigs
Our kids have four pigs and generally exercise two at a time. Two of them drive fairly well but have started running back to their pen about half way through the walk. The other two are difficult to even get 10 feet from their pen. They constantly try to turn and run back. The pigs get mad and hot q...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:58 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: BEST FAT SUPPLEMENT
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16458
BEST FAT SUPPLEMENT
WHAT IS THE BEST FAT SUPPLEMENT(S) OUT THERE? HOW EARLY CAN OR DO YOU START USING THEM?
- Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:20 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Best Joint Supplement-Do they even work
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1403
Best Joint Supplement-Do they even work
What is the best joint supplement out there. Are they worth buying and using?
- Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:43 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: First litter gilt 5 days over
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2088
First litter gilt 5 days over
We have a first litter gilt that is 5 days over, was due on 1-12-13 for a 114 day gestation. I have read some people give lutalyse and some recommend Estrumate. Should I give any? If so which one? How much? And where is the best place to give it?
- Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:33 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Will High Octane Paylean go bad
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2302
Will High Octane Paylean go bad
Will the High Octane Paylean product go bad or lose its effectiveness over time? If so how long is the shelf life after it has been opened?
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:57 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: KGB, PIGS QUIT EATING
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1890
KGB, PIGS QUIT EATING
We went to a show June 10th. June 13 pigs showing labored breathing. Gave Draxxin. Since then the are eating almost nothing. We really need some suggestions on what to do to get them eating again. They are on HSC finisher with some Depth Charge.
- Tue May 17, 2011 2:56 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: KGB: FEEDING PROGRAM NEEDED
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1506
KGB: FEEDING PROGRAM NEEDED
<t>Our big pig weighed 175 on May 16th. Our fair is August 1st with a 300 pound limit with no weigh back. Our other pig weighs 125. We will also go to some jackpots in June and the first part of July. What would your feeding program be for the two pigs? They are separated since May 8th and being han...
- Mon May 09, 2011 9:21 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: WHEN TO START HAND FEEDING AND HOW MUCH
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2454
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- Mon May 09, 2011 8:57 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: WHEN TO START HAND FEEDING AND HOW MUCH
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2454
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- Mon May 09, 2011 4:09 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: WHEN TO START HAND FEEDING AND HOW MUCH
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2454
WHEN TO START HAND FEEDING AND HOW MUCH
<t>WE HAVE A MID JANUARY CROSSBRED BARROW. HE HAS BEEN ON FULL FEED. THIS WEEKEND HE WEIGHED 170. OUR FAIR IS AUGUST 1ST WITH A 300 POUND TOP END LIMIT. WE ALSO HAVE SOME JACKPOTS EARLY JUNE AND EARLY JULY WE WANT TO SHOW HIM AT. HE IS HEAVY MUSCLED AND DEEP BODIED. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW MUCH TO FE...
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:22 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5619
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:22 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5619