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by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:27 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: 92 days to gain 220 Lbs
Replies: 2
Views: 5420

Re: 92 days to gain 220 Lbs

I know this is about a month late but here’s my $.02 If your hogs are at 40lbs and you want them to be 260lbs in 92days, take your target weight, minus your current weight, so 260lbs - 40lbs = 220lbs which is the total weight needed to gain...next take your total weight needed to gain and divide by ...
by indiana_pig_man
Fri Jun 05, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Hamp gilt from Hi-Point
Replies: 2
Views: 2598

Hamp gilt from Hi-Point

Does anyone know who bought this $20,500 30-2 Hamp gilt from Hi-Point in their February 19th sale??? I'd just like to know how she's done at shows, and maybe some progress pictures
http://www.showpig-auctions.com/cgi-bin ... wendt607/8
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Sep 11, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: IN THE SHOW RING
Topic: Hogtoberfest 2014
Replies: 0
Views: 6351

Hogtoberfest 2014

Anyone know where you can find info about the show, thanks
by indiana_pig_man
Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Looking for late April or early May NAILE gilts and barrows
Replies: 0
Views: 843

Looking for late April or early May NAILE gilts and barrows

Looking for cross or purebred gilts and barrows, in Indiana or Illinois Respond to this post with a phone number and I will get in touch with you ASAP
by indiana_pig_man
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: mid january show barrow
Replies: 2
Views: 1290

mid january show barrow

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this is my show barrow, born January 13th, I am 100 days out from our county fair. thoughts and comments are welcome. thanks!
by indiana_pig_man
Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: favorite brand of feed
Replies: 4
Views: 2805

moormans showtech really good feed and they dont just have feed they have lots of products to help you and your pig out
by indiana_pig_man
Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:54 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: need to gain as much as possible
Replies: 3
Views: 2424

awesome good luck!
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Getting the pig Ripped Up
Replies: 11
Views: 6434

it works if u have a (long) peroid of time before fair like the original post said it had 28 days so it should work
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Getting the pig Ripped Up
Replies: 11
Views: 6434

i use showtech lean maximizer it works fine but u r right i didnt ask what paylean he was using
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Moormans Showtec
Replies: 9
Views: 5427

moormans also sells feed
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Moormans Showtec
Replies: 9
Views: 5427

very good feed but a little pricey $22.00/bag but u cant go wrong with mooremans
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: need to gain as much as possible
Replies: 3
Views: 2424

paylean will make your pig eat more but u might want to try adding water to your feed..it may help...good luck
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Paylean on and then off?
Replies: 2
Views: 2203

i wouldnt if u use to much paylean your pig will look fake( too much mussel) cut him back big time on the paylean and slowly introduce regular feed back into his diet...good luck!
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Feeding help on slowing barrow up
Replies: 7
Views: 3418

<t>i would give him dried beat pulp(soak in water 2 hrs. before you feed) in the morning and then feed at night, beat pulp is just a filler that will fill your pig up but he wont gain any weight by eating it. ohh i almost forgot pigs dont really like plain beat pulp but if u put maple syrup(cheap br...
by indiana_pig_man
Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Getting the pig Ripped Up
Replies: 11
Views: 6434

<t>since he weighs arround 240 i would start him out on a low dose maybe 1/4 of a handful 2 times a day, then with about 15 days bump it up to 1 handfull 2 times a day and that should get you where u need to be, but if it is getting close to fair and u think he needs more then give him 2 handfuls 2 ...