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by gobigorgohome
Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Clip on feeders?
Replies: 4
Views: 4170

Re: Clip on feeders?

I have the same problem - wonder if a quick link would work?
by gobigorgohome
Sat Oct 08, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Ideas for keeping dirt pen dry around waterer
Replies: 4
Views: 4034

Ideas for keeping dirt pen dry around waterer

Looking for ideas on what to put under the pig waterer in a dirt pen. Seems like they always play with the waterer and make a mud mess to lay in. Other than pouring a concrete pad, what have others used?
by gobigorgohome
Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:41 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: How to divide budget for two pigs?
Replies: 1
Views: 1684

How to divide budget for two pigs?

We will be purchasing 2 pigs for my daughter to show at our local show. Small show - usually 40 pigs total.
So my question is, if we have say $1000.00 to spend - do we buy one hog for $700. and the second for $300. or two $500. pigs?
What's everyone's thoughts on this?
by gobigorgohome
Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Is it possible to successfully feed one single pig?
Replies: 4
Views: 2275

Is it possible to successfully feed one single pig?

Just wondering.....is it possible to feed one lone pig successfully for a show? Do they really do better with an eating partner? Has anyone had luck feeding only one pig at a time?
by gobigorgohome
Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Sullivans Show Pig Paste
Replies: 5
Views: 8430

Re: Sullivans Show Pig Paste

I remember one year a "friend" gave my son's pig something that was supposed to calm him down in the ring - the pig ran around the ring squealing the entire time he was in there. He just went crazy! Please try it at home first as every animal reacts differently.
by gobigorgohome
Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Poor feed conversion - thoughts
Replies: 7
Views: 3330

Re: Poor feed conversion - thoughts

He told me 10 lbs/ day each. That's just hard to believe for me that they could even eat that much. We just finished showing and sold my daughter's market hog and the most we could ever get him to eat was 6 lbs/ day and that was gaining an average of 2 lbs/ day. I haven't been over to actually see w...
by gobigorgohome
Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Poor feed conversion - thoughts
Replies: 7
Views: 3330

Poor feed conversion - thoughts

I have a friend feeding two barrows for the majors. He is feeding Lindner's - not sure exactly which one. I know he deworms regularly. He is telling me he is feeding 10 lbs of feed a day and has been up to as much as 12 lbs/day and is getting less than 2 lbs / day gain. Usually around 1.6 /day. Is t...
by gobigorgohome
Tue Feb 09, 2016 1:25 pm
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: 14% Feed?
Replies: 12
Views: 8013

Re: 14% Feed?

So.... is the new 909 something that can be fed all the way through?
by gobigorgohome
Fri Jan 15, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Most palatable Filler???
Replies: 3
Views: 2675

Most palatable Filler???

I have a barrow that we have been pushing. Our show is in one week. I have tried Full Tank and Depth Charge, but he does not care for either and will back off his feed when I add any more than 4-5 ounces of Depth Charge per feeding. He is still needing some fill thru the middle, but feed intake need...
by gobigorgohome
Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Clipper Suggestions
Replies: 5
Views: 7149

Re: Clipper Suggestions

rbburg1212 -- Does that clipper require blade guards to adjust the cutting length?
by gobigorgohome
Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: Still have time to ask questions
Replies: 5
Views: 3889

Re: Still have time to ask questions

Aside from helping the stomach what are other benefits of feeding oats?
by gobigorgohome
Sat Jan 02, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Champion Drive vs Paylean
Replies: 2
Views: 3401

Champion Drive vs Paylean

My daughter's barrow started out very heavy muscled. We have had to push him by feeding Heavy Weight for 2-3 months now. Our show is in 21 days, he still needs all the weight he can gain and I am worried he may get a little too soft at the end. We also started him on Lubrisyn about 2 wks ago. I am w...
by gobigorgohome
Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: Using depth charge while pushing
Replies: 3
Views: 3201

Re: Using depth charge while pushing

What is the shortest time period to feed depth charge in order to get the desired look for the show? I've heard some people feed it almost the whole way thru and some just at the show. What do you recommend especially since I am having to push this one?

Thanks!
by gobigorgohome
Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Using Depth Charge while pushing
Replies: 0
Views: 1612

Using Depth Charge while pushing

I have a barrow that I need to gain 2 lbs / day for next 32 days. He has been doing this already on 16% feed and heavy weight. I would like to add depth charge now to give him more rib shape but don't want to reduce his gain. What is the best plan to accomplish this? Also, I am giving him 8 oz of he...
by gobigorgohome
Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
Topic: Using depth charge while pushing
Replies: 3
Views: 3201

Using depth charge while pushing

I have a barrow that I need to gain 2 lbs / day for next 32 days. He has been doing this already on 16% feed and heavy weight. I would like to add depth charge now to give him more rib shape but don't want to reduce his gain. What is the best plan to accomplish this? Also, I am giving him 8 oz of he...