Favorite paylean

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Favorite paylean

Post by Masterofpanic » Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:35 pm

What's everyone's favorite paylean to use from diff. Company's? I can pretty much get any company except lindners. Thanks.

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Post by Mary-Okie » Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:36 am

We use Lean Maxamizer from Showtec. Don't think it really matters which one you use. This was the first one we ever used and haven't seen a need to change and it is always in stock at our local feed mill.
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Post by 4MPIGS » Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:55 am

I use Lean Maximizer but like mary said it really doesnt matter they all work in the same way its muscle in a bucket.

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Post by kgb » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:03 am

There can be differences. Like in High Octane Paylean Premix where it is fortified with a much higher level of biotin to help protect pads, and ZINPRO zinc methionine to help protect hooves.

As well as all the minerals and vitamins of a showpig feed.
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Post by Ericka » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:20 am

I use the Honor Paylean. It works great and I have never had a problem with the pigs pads.

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Post by lostfarmer » Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:08 pm

This is the first year we have used a pre-mix. In years past we use a 9 grams/ton feed. We then added another bag of base feed to get 4.5 g/ton. This year we have a couple of pigs that were just lazy eaters. We tried the games of taking away the feed and making them hungry every time they saw us. The breeder suggested that we try to use a little paylean to wake up the appetite. So far I have been super happy with the Honor brand. We also have added Power fuel and heavyweight with the paylean. The pigs went from gaining 1.25 lbs per day to 2.125 lbs per day. We are feeding at 9 g/ton for 2 weeks then off for 2 weeks. Seems to be getting the pigs to make weight. The one is a gilt we have continually fought with.

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Post by hampy622 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:11 pm

Ive seen differences, lean max is the only paylean I use. I feel it works the fastest and gives me the best results. Honor works good but I feel you use such a small amount it is easy for the pig to dump it out of the feeder and not get any at all.

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Post by dolfan31 » Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:06 am

I use Honor for the reasons that KGB mentioned.

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Re: Favorite paylean

Post by wright090 » Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:31 am

Ever paylean is different from the grams per ton what extra to help there feet in Them .but if you have a pig won't eAt well and still need more muscle give them one with more grams per ton because u want more pellets(feed) and less mat of pay lean but will still do the same job. Honors has the most on pig paylean but some people are even giving the steer paylean now to really get the job done just my thoughts..

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