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by gobigorgohome
Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Sure Champ
Replies: 5
Views: 2834

Re: Sure Champ

We have fed it for years to our show steers and heifers. Keeps them on feed, increases their appetite and with helps to grow a healthy hair coat. Feeding it this year to pigs - have had issues with congestion and on and off again with eating - so hard to judge the effectiveness. Barrows seem to stil...
by gobigorgohome
Thu Dec 10, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Help with feed
Replies: 2
Views: 1803

Re: Help with feed

I have a light barrow that we were worried about weight. We added Heavy Weight about 6 wks. ago and he has been gaining between 2 and 2.6 lbs/day. I am sold on that stuff for putting the weight on. We switched off the 20% to 18 pretty quick and are now on 16%. We got him at the end of October and he...
by gobigorgohome
Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:43 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Surechamp feedback
Replies: 4
Views: 2600

Re: Surechamp feedback

I'm a big believer especially with show cattle. Never had a problem with a calf going off feed even during the hot Texas summer. Hair is great and they have an overall healthy appearance. Feeding this year for first time to pigs. I have a young barrow that I am needing to push. Feeding him Sure cham...
by gobigorgohome
Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: How much to feed new show pig
Replies: 5
Views: 12990

Re: How much to feed new show pig

Thanks KGB - my main concern was pushing him too hard when under 100 lbs.
by gobigorgohome
Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:20 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: How much to feed new show pig
Replies: 5
Views: 12990

Re: How much to feed new show pig

Thanks - that helps!
by gobigorgohome
Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: How much to feed new show pig
Replies: 5
Views: 12990

Re: How much to feed new show pig

Thanks - that helps!
by gobigorgohome
Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: How much to feed new show pig
Replies: 5
Views: 12990

How much to feed new show pig

Recently purchased our show pig. We are hand feeding everyday and he is eating 1 lb in morning and 1 lb in evening. Weighing about 40 lbs.. We are new with pigs. I know with show steers they should be eating 3% of their body weight a day in feed. Is there such a formula or percentage for show pigs? ...
by gobigorgohome
Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Anyone in Texas feed Full O Pep show feed?
Replies: 1
Views: 1239

Anyone in Texas feed Full O Pep show feed?

My local feed store is pushing Full O Pep show feeds. We fed it a couple of years ago to show goats, and I was not impressed. We are showing hogs this year. Anyone had any luck with the show pig line?
by gobigorgohome
Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Looking for show pigs in Central Texas
Replies: 8
Views: 4348

Looking for show pigs in Central Texas

Looking for a show pig breeder; no specific breed- in Central Texas that has competitive hogs that won't break the bank. Need something for our local show only. No majors. Any suggestions??
by gobigorgohome
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Show feed other than Purina in South Central Texas?
Replies: 1
Views: 1355

Show feed other than Purina in South Central Texas?

My daughter will be showing a pig this year. Haven't shown pigs in several years, had moved to steers and heifers. Looking for a good show pig feed other than Purina that is available in South Central Texas. Nothing against Purina, just don't like the person that carries it in our area :oops:
by gobigorgohome
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Essential Keep'n on
Replies: 11
Views: 28544

Re: Essential Keep'n on

Are you drenching your pigs to get it into them. Our pigs would not drink it the last time we tried to use it. Any suggestions.