need weight gain

gwatts2 · Post by **gwatts2** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:41 pm

got a pig weight 150lbs 31 days to fair ,what can we do to get to aleast 220lbs Thanks

kgb · Post by **kgb** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:13 pm

Just my thoughts:

feed a showpig feed with at least 1.0% lysine and 5-6% crude fat
feed additional energy - the two I am familiar with are HONOR Powerfill at 1 - 2 lbs per day, and High Octane Power Fuel at 1 to 1 1/2 lbs per day.

Then feed Paylean for the final 21 days at the 9 grams/ton level. Again for the HONOR product the feeding rate would be two ounces per day (2 scoops).

If you're not already start hand feeding and divide the feed into two equal feedings (morning and evening) each day.

Feed 5-6 lbs of the showpig feed along with the topdresses.

Make sure you have effectively dewormed the pigs.

NEVER limit water.

hope this helps

gwatts2 · Post by **gwatts2** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:25 am

will the champion drive top dress work?

kgb · Post by **kgb** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:39 pm

It will help, but you really need energy (Power Fuel).

need weight gain

need weight gain

kgb