Pig eats but doesnt gain

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ar_showpigs
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Pig eats but doesnt gain

Post by ar_showpigs » Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:30 am

So one of our pigs is a little light this year so we started feeding him Heavy weight with his feed and also giving him whole milk, yogurt and even ensure to get him to eat more but every day we weigh him he hasn't gained any weight. We tested our scales and there are right on. Just wondering if anyone has had this problem or has a solution or knows what's up. Thanks

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Re: Pig eats but doesnt gain

Post by pigpeople » Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:53 am

Have you checked a temperature?

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Re: Pig eats but doesnt gain

Post by ar_showpigs » Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:09 pm

Yes we have it was 101.2

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Re: Pig eats but doesnt gain

Post by pigboy07 » Sat Jul 15, 2017 1:29 am

Well how much is he eating a day?? Are you hand feeding?? Make sure he's wormed and some pigs the genetics are just slower to grow.

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Re: Pig eats but doesnt gain

Post by eucathepig » Sat Jul 15, 2017 11:07 am

My pig has had the same problem as well, but the good thing about him is he is proportional . Find someone that works where you get feed and they might be able to suggest different feed or supplements. Get your pig up a lot and keep it cool by rinsing with water. Lighter weights usually attract more bidders too.

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