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- Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:59 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Showday Pop
- Replies: 3
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Showday Pop
Several years back I read on here where you could add sugar to the pigs feed at the show and then give water to make the sugar expand thus causing the muscle to pop. I believe there was even something about adding white corn syrup to the water. Has anyone tried this or know if it even would work?
- Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:25 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Feeding Hamp Gilt
- Replies: 3
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Feeding Hamp Gilt
We have a February Hamp gilt that we are feeding for mid October show. She weighs 270 but we are having trouble getting her to consume six pounds of feed per day divided into 2 feedings. Have been feeding Moormans 16% 7% fat since first of June. She seems to be somewhat hard still over her top and j...
- Wed May 10, 2017 2:15 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Dry scaly skin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2657
Re: Dry scaly skin
We mix about a tablespoon of hair conditioner (Suave) and about a tablespoon of aloe in a 32 ounce spray bottle with water. Spray on and brush in. Works well for us.
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:15 am
- Forum: BOARS
- Topic: Horton at Shaffers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4343
Horton at Shaffers
Has anyone seen this boar? If so what are your thoughts.
- Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:03 pm
- Forum: BOARS
- Topic: Which Boar
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3404
Which Boar
I have a Walks Alone x Untouchable sow that I am looking to breed in a couple of weeks. She is pretty complete. Could maybe use a little more base width. I have had two litters out of her from a pure Hamp boar that we have and pigs have done pretty well. I would like to put a good cross boar on her ...
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:32 pm
- Forum: BOARS
- Topic: White T @ Purple Power
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1731
White T @ Purple Power
Has anyone used this boar or seen any pigs out of him? Your thoughts?
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:01 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Health
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4513
Re: Health
We have had this before and has cleared up well by spraying Apple cider vinegar on it for a few days
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:13 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Farrowing Dates
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2838
Re: Farrowing Dates
I would like to see the farrowing dates as well as weights on the pigs.
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 8:40 am
- Forum: Purina® Hot Spot
- Topic: Ultra Full
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4313
Ultra Full
How much time do you need for ultra full to work?
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:43 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Feed advice for young pigs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2280
Feed advice for young pigs
We have a couple of pigs that were born the 29th of August. We are going to feed for our state show the 22nd of February. They weigh between 45 and 50 pounds now. Currently have them of the Sunglo Transition G feed which I believe is a 19.5% protein. Should I put them on a self feeder at this point ...
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 3:01 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Youth Project Sponsorship
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3853
Youth Project Sponsorship
We have a couple of new kids in our FFA that would like to show pigs, however they are not financially able to do it. I know that there are folks out there that have sponsored projects for youth. My question is how do you go about finding people that are willing to do this or is there other options?...
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 12:44 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Fuller Appearance on Show Day
- Replies: 2
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Fuller Appearance on Show Day
I have a Berk gilt that weighs 320 pounds. Very deep bodied but never looks full. I have supplemented depth charge and ultra full for the last two months and she still doesn't have that full look. Is there anything that you can feed in the final few days leading up to show that will give that fuller...
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 2:58 pm
- Forum: REPRODUCTION
- Topic: what 2 do
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3350
Re: what 2 do
We usually see a cloudy discharge at the onset of heat and it usually changes to clear at standing heat.
We too have always noticed the swelling seems to go down some prior to standing. Good Luck!
We too have always noticed the swelling seems to go down some prior to standing. Good Luck!
- Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:51 am
- Forum: BOARS
- Topic: Help deciding which Boar to Use
- Replies: 2
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Help deciding which Boar to Use
I have a sow that just farrowed her first litter. She is a Walks Alone x Untouchable. She is pretty complete, good frame size would probably like to make her a little taller shouldered. What boar would work to give us some good showpigs or what lines have worked well with this cross? Looking to bree...
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:13 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Fat Alternatives
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2434
Fat Alternatives
Just wondering what fat additives are good to use other than the pricey ones from the big feed companies. At $45. a bag I'm going broke!lol