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- Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:29 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Piglets ear not dropping
- Replies: 0
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Piglets ear not dropping
I had a litter of purebreds spots and was wondering how long it would take till there ears drop?? One of the 10 has dropped but the others are very up like Yorkshire ears. The one that dropped have been like that since the first week. There around 3week old now. Just wondering if it normally takes t...
- Fri May 17, 2019 4:17 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Scabs on Chesters pigs back help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2787
Scabs on Chesters pigs back help
I have 5 pigs in a pen. Two are Chester barrows. I had someone taking care them as I was gone for a week. Came back to find the one pigs whole back is cover in scabs. The other has some but not as many as the other one. It’s not sunburn. Any guesses what it is and how to treat it ? Should I treat ot...
- Mon Jan 21, 2019 4:06 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: Baby piglets what is warmer straw or bedding?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2340
Baby piglets what is warmer straw or bedding?
No heat in barn. Should I use bedding or straw for the piglets ? Heat lamps how many ? Other ways to keep them warm?
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:13 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: How soon can I tell if the ai worked?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3903
How soon can I tell if the ai worked?
What is the best way to tell if the ai worked? If she does not come back into heat in 21days is she bred then?
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:10 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: standing heat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1731
Re: standing heat
my gilt was swollen then a day or so later she would stand still when you put weight on her back. She never total locked up but she stand longer than she would on a normal day. Also she had a big attitude change. Would not eat very much and she always eats every last bite. But they should lock up wh...
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:37 pm
- Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
- Topic: Hair/skin care
- Replies: 6
- Views: 28043
Re: Hair/skin care
Thanks so much!!
do u have any tips for the dry skin flakes and patches ?
do u have any tips for the dry skin flakes and patches ?
- Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:03 pm
- Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
- Topic: Hair/skin care
- Replies: 6
- Views: 28043
Hair/skin care
What the best way to care for hair and skin? How do u tan your pigs? Best way for Duroc and spots? How do u get spots dark black? What shampoo do u us? Brush and wash daily? Over night conditions ? Thanks
Re: Feed help
No but if there is one close to me and the price is comparable. I would love to try Purina!
Feed help
We’re i get my feed they switch to only regular pig feed nonshow. So wondering what I could add to it to help my show pigs? Any top dressing you recommend? Or they will do a custom mix but not really sure what I would all need or be best. Any thing would help thanks
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Poll on what feed has the best gain. Vote today
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2661
Poll on what feed has the best gain. Vote today
I have used both just wonder works best for others
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:39 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Feed custom mixes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2430
Feed custom mixes
Does any one have any custom mix feed that they like? Look in to get 2 to use for pigs from now pig 50pds till the fair. I have both gilts and barrows all Duroc or spots. Thanks!
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:11 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: What to breed with
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2259
What to breed with
I have a gilt she is crossbreed. Her sire was purebred Hereford and her sow was spot berk cross. What would be good to bred her with ? She is white with 40% red spots. She is more of a market gilt but has a nice structure. So I am looking for a boar to use. To get some nice show pigs. Anything will ...
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:14 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Pig fell
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2949
Pig fell
I letting my gilt out she fell on the way out of her pen and is limping not stand on the back leg she fell on. The show is in 2 days. What can I do to help her ?
- Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:08 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Cross bred pig different color in pair class ???
- Replies: 1
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Cross bred pig different color in pair class ???
I have 4 crossbred gilts. Two are a smaller body frame and more a tight muscle look. The other two are a more wide larger bone. Look like there 30 pounds bigger but there with in 20 pounds of each other. The thing is one large bone gilt is black the other is red. The smaller bone pigs one is black a...
- Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:21 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Pelleted feed
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4429
Re: Pelleted feed
We have 10 pigs on that feed it is the nutrena show edge show pig feed. Crossbred hamp/berk/Hereford cross. Gilts and barrows 70-110 pounds