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- Thu May 14, 2020 10:24 am
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Stubborn Barrow HELP!!!
- Replies: 2
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Re: Stubborn Barrow HELP!!!
Physically separate the pigs. If they are in the same pens move one. If they are next to each other then block it to where they cannot see each other. That will help break the bond.
- Thu May 07, 2020 9:04 am
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Pig hive like rash
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11810
Re: Pig hive like rash
It sounds like mites or biting flies. I would spray the pigs down with bronco and spray the pens down with permethrin. I would do this every couple of days. Also give the pigs a round of ivermectin.
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:41 am
- Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
- Topic: Advice Needed: Stubborn Dream Barrow.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11646
Re: Advice Needed: Stubborn Dream Barrow.
One, I would say if you just got him then I would not start with the whip yet. I would wait a week or 2. Even though he is friendly he needs to build a bond with you and trust you. Then start working with him and make the whip a good experience. You can just rub him with it while you walk. Let him t...
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:38 am
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Cracked Hoof
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11576
Re: Cracked Hoof
YOu can use superglue. That should help.
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:42 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: pig with blood in its feces
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11885
Re: pig with blood in its feces
Take a stool sample to your vet. It will only cost $20 and they can tell you if there are still worms.
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:41 pm
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Super Stubborn Barrows! Help!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11516
Re: Super Stubborn Barrows! Help!!
If they are stalled together separate them. If they are stalled where they can see each other, block it off so they cannot see. This helps with breaking that connection.
- Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
- Topic: training our pigs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 17665
Re: training our pigs
Do you have any reason to switch from what you are doing. Are you getting good results at your show. Well I would say you start training them when you receive them. I would start with bonding with the pig for a week or two in the pen. Get them used to you and give them belly scratches until they fal...
- Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:13 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: 21 days left need advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4684
Re: 21 days left need advice
Not really sure what you are referring too. Extra skin like flappy or wrinkles.
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:58 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: New to Showing. Need ideas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5311
Re: New to Showing. Need ideas
There are alot of factors to consider. What is the data of your show and weights. How old is your pig and what is the current weight. Call your local feed store and find out what showpig feeds they carry. The 4 popular names are Moormans, Lindners, Purina Honor Show Chow and Sunglo. Pigs with differ...
- Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:13 am
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Show pig not eating
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14191
Re: Show pig not eating
Search for the ulcer protocol on here. That should help.
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 3:58 pm
- Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
- Topic: HELP stubborn pigs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 14083
Re: HELP stubborn pigs
I hope that you have been able to get some results. I would say just open their pens and walk away. Let them come out on their own and explore. Maybe start feeding them some of their meal away from the pen where they have to walk to it.
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:41 am
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Show Pig Health Cost
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2549
Re: Show Pig Health Cost
For worming most people alternate Safeguard and Ivomec.
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:34 pm
- Forum: HEALTH
- Topic: Barrow with balance issues, back legs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2510
Re: Barrow with balance issues, back legs
I would suggest getting with a Vet ASAP.
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:40 pm
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: FEEDING ONE SLOW???
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3424
Re: FEEDING ONE SLOW???
Feeding one slow is not pushing the pig to gain weight as quick. Some people like to buy a pig that will be 6mo old at show time. This generally means they dont have to worry about weight as much. If you buy an older pig say a 7mo old at show time, you may need to start hand feeding earlier so that ...
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:27 am
- Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
- Topic: Adding muscle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3510
Re: Adding muscle
I would Suggest Champion Drive by Purina.